During the assessment of a 66-year-old client's apical pulse,the nurse notes the presence of a faint murmur.The nurse documents that a grade 3 murmur can be auscultated without radiation.The client denies ever having been diagnosed with any heart problems.Based upon your knowledge,which of the following statements is most correct?

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A grade 3 murmur without radiation is often a normal finding in older adults and can be related to the normal changes of aging rather than a pathological condition such as mitral calcifications, valvular stenosis, or aortic calcifications. However, it is important to further assess the client and monitor for any changes in the murmur or development of other symptoms.

During the Assessment of a 66-Year-Old Client's Apical Pulse,the Nurse