Which of the Following Techniques Should the Nurse Use to Assess

Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the client with pericarditis for the presence of a pericardial friction rub?

A) Auscultate with the stethoscope diaphragm at the lower left sternal border.
B) Listen for a rumbling, low-pitched, systolic sound over the left anterior chest.
C) Feel the precordial area with the palm of the hand to detect vibration with cardiac contraction.
D) Ask the client to stop breathing during auscultation to distinguish the sound from a pleural friction rub.