The nurse is preparing to conduct a cardiac assessment for a pediatric client. Which location will the nurse use when auscultating the apical pulse?
A)At the fifth intercostal space
B)At the left nipple
C)At the right nipple
D)At the eighth intercostal space

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A)When assessing a pediatric client, it may be more beneficial to auscultate the apical pulse in the area of the left nipple at the fourth intercostal space. The other answer options are not appropriate.
B)When assessing a pediatric client, it may be more beneficial to auscultate the apical pulse in the area of the left nipple at the fourth intercostal space. The other answer options are not appropriate.
C)When assessing a pediatric client, it may be more beneficial to auscultate the apical pulse in the area of the left nipple at the fourth intercostal space. The other answer options are not appropriate.
D)When assessing a pediatric client, it may be more beneficial to auscultate the apical pulse in the area of the left nipple at the fourth intercostal space. The other answer options are not appropriate.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Conduct a Cardiac Assessment for a Pediatric