The nurse has auscultated the patient's heart sounds and has measured vital signs.Which finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating greatest need for additional assessment? A)Pulse pressure of 38 mm Hg B)Bounding,vigorous pulse C)Split of S₂ D)Apical pulse of 66

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A split in heart sounds can indicate a problem with the timing of the heart's contractions and may require further evaluation. The other findings (pulse pressure, pulse strength, and apical pulse rate) are within normal limits or not necessarily concerning in isolation.

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