In assessing for an S4 heart sound, what part of the stethoscope should the nurse use and in what location?
A) Bell of the stethoscope at the base with the patient leaning forward
B) Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the aortic area with the patient sitting
C) Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the pulmonic area with the patient supine
D) Bell of the stethoscope at the apex with the patient in the left lateral position
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