A nurse is assessing a client's cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve.

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A.   To best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve, the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the second intercostal space, right sternal border. This is also known as the aortic area.
B.   This is the tricuspid region, and defects with the tricuspid valve will be best heard in this area.
C.   This is the mitral region and murmurs due to defects in the mitral valve will be appreciated here

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Varenicline is a medication used for smoking cessation, not for treating gambling disorder.

B. Disulfiram is a medication used to discourage alcohol consumption by inducing unpleasant side effects if alcohol is consumed; it is not used for treating gambling disorder.

C. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant that has been shown to be effective in treating gambling disorder by reducing gambling urges and behaviors.

D. Clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat conditions such as hypertension and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); it is not typically used for treating gambling disorder.

A. Wear an N95 respiratory mask while caring for the toddler. B. Place the toddler in a room with negative air pressure. C. Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler. D. Remove the disposable gown after leaving the toddler's room

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Wearing an N95 respiratory mask is not typically required for routine care of a toddler with respiratory syncytial virus unless performing procedures that generate aerosols.

B. Negative pressure rooms are generally reserved for patients with airborne infections like

tuberculosis; respiratory syncytial virus does not typically require isolation in a negative pressure room.

C. Using a designated stethoscope helps prevent the spread of infection to other patients by avoiding cross-contamination.

D. Removing the disposable gown after leaving the toddler's room is appropriate for maintaining infection control but is not specific to caring for a toddler with respiratory syncytial virus.

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A nurse is assessing a client's cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve. (You will find "Hot Spots" to select in the artwork below. Select only the hotspot that corresponds to your answer.)

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A nurse is assessing a client's cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve.

(You will find "Hot Spots" to select in the artwork below. Select only the hotspot that corresponds to your answer.)