The nurse is auscultating heart sounds for a pregnant client in the third trimester of pregnancy.The client wants to know why her doctor told her she had an extra heart sound at the last visit.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "You will need to have an echocardiogram to determine the reason for extra sound."
B) "You are likely experiencing heart failure due to the extra fluid that accumulates during this time in pregnancy."
C) "You have what is known as a ventricular gallop and it can be a normal finding during this trimester of pregnancy."
D) "You have what is known as atrial gallop and this is cause for concern."
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