The nurse auscultates a functional systolic murmur, grade ii/iv, on a woman in week 30 of her pregnancy. The remainder of her physical assessment is within normal limits. How should the nurse proceed?

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Because of the increase in blood volume, a functional systolic murmur, grade ii/iv or less, can be heard in 95% of pregnant women. The other actions are not appropriate.

The Nurse Auscultates a Functional Systolic Murmur, Grade Ii/iv, on a Woman