When assessing a patient with aortic valve stenosis, the nurse should palpate for which abnormality to detect a thrill?
A) Sustained thrust of the heart against the chest wall during systole
B) Visible sinking of the tissues between and around the ribs
C) Fine, palpable vibration felt over the precordium
D) Bounding pulse noted bilaterally

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A thrill is a palpable vibration over the precordium or artery. A sustained thrust of the heart against the chest wall during systole is a description of a lift. A visible sinking of the tissues between and around the ribs is a description of a retraction. A thrill feels like a palpable vibration rather than a bounding pulse.

When Assessing a Patient with Aortic Valve Stenosis, the Nurse