Which of the following assessment information obtained by the nurse for a client with aortic stenosis is most important to report to the health care provider?
A)The client complains of chest pain associated with ambulation.
B)A loud systolic murmur is audible along the right sternal border.
C)A thrill is palpable at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal border.
D)The point of maximum impulse (PMI) is at the left midclavicular line.

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Chest pain occurring with aortic stenosis is caused by cardiac ischemia, and reporting this information would be a priority. A systolic murmur and thrill are expected in a client with aortic stenosis. A PMI at the left midclavicular line is normal.

Which of the Following Assessment Information Obtained by the Nurse