The nurse notes an S₃ heart sound while performing an assessment on a patient admitted with an acute myocardial infarction.The nurse notifies the physician of the finding,which most likely suggests: A) Heart failure B) Coronary artery disease C) Hypertension D) Pulmonic stenosis

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A third heart sound,commonly referred to as S₃,is heard with heart failure or volume overload.S₄ heart sound may be auscultated with coronary artery disease,hypertension,and pulmonic stenosis.

The Nurse Notes an S3 Heart Sound While Performing an Assessment

The Nurse Notes an S₃ Heart Sound While Performing an Assessment