In Assessing the Carotid Arteries of an Older Patient with Cardiovascular

In assessing the carotid arteries of an older patient with cardiovascular disease,the nurse would:

A) palpate the artery in the upper one third of the neck.
B) listen with the bell of the stethoscope to assess for bruits.
C) palpate both arteries simultaneously to compare amplitude.
D) instruct patient to take slow deep breaths during auscultation.