A patient is admitted with left-sided heart failure related to mitral stenosis.Physical assessment findings reveal tachycardia with an S3 and a 3/6 systolic murmur.Which statement about an S3 is accurate?
A) It is normal for a person this age.
B) It is synonymous with a ventricular gallop.
C) It is only heard during systole.
D) It is best heard best with the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
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