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A Nurse Hears a Bruit While Assessing the Carotid Artery

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A nurse hears a bruit while assessing the carotid artery of a client. Which is the most probable reason behind the bruit?


A) Turbulent blood flow in the artery
B) Decreased blood flow in the artery
C) Problems in the tricuspid valve
D) Partial blockage of the aorta

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