The nurse is assessing a client who is 7 months pregnant.The nurse would document which of the following cardiac findings as normal in this client?

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The point of maximal impulse (PMI) in a pregnant woman is shifted upward and to the left due to the enlarging uterus pushing the diaphragm upward. The normal location of the PMI in a pregnant woman is at the fourth or fifth intercostal space and left of the midclavicular line. A and D are abnormal findings that would require further investigation, and bradycardia may be a concern if it is accompanied by other symptoms or complications.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is 7 Months