During the cardiac auscultation the nurse hears a sound occurring immediately after S2 at the second left intercostal space.To further assess this sound,what would the nurse do?
A) Have patient turn to the left side and listen with the bell.
B) Ask patient to hold his breath while the nurse listens again.
C) No further assessment is needed because the nurse knows it is an S3.
D) Watch patient's respirations while listening for effect on the sound.
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