While assessing the patient, the nurse hears an S 4 heart sound. What can the nurse interpret from this finding?

An S4 heart sound is often associated with conditions that cause a stiff or hypertrophic ventricle, such as hypertension, which leads to decreased compliance of the ventricle.

While assessing the patient, the nurse hears an S 4 heart sound. What can the nurse interpret from this finding?

An S4 heart sound is often associated with conditions that cause a stiff or hypertrophic ventricle, such as hypertension, which leads to decreased compliance of the ventricle.

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While Assessing the Patient, the Nurse Hears an S₄ Heart

Question 18

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While assessing the patient, the nurse hears an S₄ heart sound. What can the nurse interpret from this finding?

A) The patient may have aortic valve regurgitation.
B) The patient may have hypertension.
C) The patient has a pulse deficit.
D) The patient may have a valve with a defective leaflet.

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