Review of the medical record reveals that a patient has a summation gallop.Which pattern of heart sounds would the nurse expect? A)S₁ followed closely by S₂ B)S₁ followed closely by S₂ followed closely by S₃ C)S₁ followed closely by a split S₂ D)S₄ followed by S₁ followed by S₂ followed by S₃ followed by S₄

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A summation gallop occurs when both S3 and S4 heart sounds are present, creating a quadruple rhythm, often heard in cases of severe heart failure.

Review of the Medical Record Reveals That a Patient Has