The nurse assesses a client and notes the presence of an S 3 gallop.What is the nurse's best intervention?

The presence of an S 3 gallop is an early diastolic filling sound indicative of increasing left ventricular pressure and left ventricular failure.The other actions are not warranted.

The nurse assesses a client and notes the presence of an S 3 gallop.What is the nurse's best intervention?

The presence of an S 3 gallop is an early diastolic filling sound indicative of increasing left ventricular pressure and left ventricular failure.The other actions are not warranted.

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The Nurse Assesses a Client and Notes the Presence of an S₃

Question 16

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The nurse assesses a client and notes the presence of an S₃gallop.What is the nurse's best intervention?

A) Assess for symptoms of left-sided heart failure.
B) Document this as a normal finding.
C) Call the health care provider immediately.
D) Transfer the client to the intensive care unit.

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