When auscultating the chest of a 75-year-old patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse hears an S₃ heart sound immediately following S2. Because of these findings, the nurse would assess for which other condition?

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The S₃ heart sound, also known as an S3 gallop, is often a sign of heart failure. In a patient who has recently had an MI, it could indicate the development or worsening of heart failure, which is a common complication. The other options do not typically present with this type of heart sound.

When Auscultating the Chest of a 75-Year-Old Patient Who Recently