The nurse hears a blowing sound when auscultating the patient's carotid artery.What is the appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Notify the health care provider immediately as the patient may be having a stroke.
B) Gently feel over the patient's carotid artery to check for a faint vibration.
C) Massage the patient's carotid artery to determine if the blowing sound subsides.
D) Palpate the patient's carotid pulse while the patient's neck is hyperextended.
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