The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Apical Pulse

The nurse is preparing to assess the apical pulse.At which location should the nurse listen to obtain an accurate apical pulse on an adult patient?

A) At the fifth intercostal space at the left sternal border
B) At the fifth left intercostal space at the midclavicular line
C) At the second intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
D) At the second right intercostal space at the midclavicular line