The nurse is assessing a client and notes a loud, blowing sound over the right carotid artery. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?

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The roaring or blowing sound heard over the carotid artery suggests a narrowing or stricture of the artery, which may indicate atherosclerosis, a carotid stenosis, or an aneurysm. The other options listed (mitral stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and atrial septal defect) would not typically cause such a sound to be heard over the carotid artery.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client and Notes a Loud