Place the following steps to assess the anterior chest for a cardiovascular assessment in order (1-7). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence. Do not use punctuation or spaces. Example: 1234.)
____1. Adjust the head of the examining table so that the patient is supine with head and chest elevated at 30 degrees.
____2. Document your findings.
____3. Drape the patient so only the chest area is exposed.
____4. Palpate the precordium for vibrations.
____5. Palpate the apical pulse.
____6. Inspect the symmetry of the chest.
____7. Auscultate heart sounds
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