During cardiac auscultation,the nurse hears a sound occurring immediately after S₂ at the second left intercostal space.What would the nurse do to further assess this sound?

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A split S₂ is a normal,yet rare,phenomenon that occurs toward the end of inspiration in some people.A split S₂ is heard only in the pulmonic valve area,the second left interspace.When you first hear the split S₂,do not ask the person to hold the breath to help you concentrate on the sounds.Breath-holding will only equalize ejection times on the right and left sides of the heart and cause the split to go away.Instead,concentrate on the split as you watch the person's chest rise up and down with breathing.

During Cardiac Auscultation,the Nurse Hears a Sound Occurring Immediately After