The student nurse is assessing the client's cardiovascular system while the experienced nurse observes.The employment of which of the following techniques by the student nurse indicate the need for further education?

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A) Auscultating the chest quickly while the client is uncomfortable lying flat indicates a lack of consideration for patient comfort and possibly an incomplete assessment due to the client's discomfort. B) Locating the apical impulse at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line is correct and does not indicate a need for further education. C) Noting the distribution of hair on the client's legs is a relevant observation for assessing peripheral vascular health. D) Palpating the carotid arteries simultaneously can be dangerous because it risks reducing blood flow to the brain, indicating a need for further education. E) Observing clubbing in the hands and fingers is relevant for assessing cardiovascular and respiratory health.

The Student Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Cardiovascular System While