While performing a physical assessment on an adult client,the nurse identifies an unfamiliar heart sound.The nurse suspects that this is a murmur.What is the nurse's next step?

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Bringing in another examiner to assess the finding can help confirm the suspicion of a murmur and gather more information about the nature and characteristics of the sound. This can help determine the urgency of referring the client to the healthcare provider or if further follow-up is needed. It is important to avoid alarming the client with language such as "abnormality" until a definitive diagnosis is made. Documenting the finding is important but should not be the first and only action taken when encountering an unfamiliar heart sound. Stopping the assessment and referring the client immediately may be appropriate depending on the severity and nature of the murmur, but is not always necessary.

While Performing a Physical Assessment on an Adult Client,the Nurse