A nurse is assessing a client who had a myocardial infarction.Upon auscultating heart sounds,the nurse hears the following sound.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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The sound the nurse hears is an S₃ heart sound,an abnormal sound that may indicate heart failure.The nurse should next assess the client's lung sounds.Assessing for chest pain is not directly related.There is no indication that the Rapid Response Team is needed.Having the client sit up will not change the heart sound.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Had a Myocardial