Palpation and inspection of the point of maximal impulse can reveal certain conditions, such as:
A) pneumothorax.
B) enlarged right ventricle.
C) coronary insufficiency.
D) cardiac tamponade.

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Palpation and inspection of the point of maximal impulse can help identify an enlarged right ventricle, which can be a result of conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, or right ventricular hypertrophy. However, the other conditions listed typically do not have specific findings on palpation and inspection of the point of maximal impulse.

Palpation and Inspection of the Point of Maximal Impulse Can