The nurse is attempting to identify the timing of a murmur detected in a client. The additional activity necessary to make this assessment would be
A) assessment of blood pressure.
B) estimation of the client's fluid status.
C) evaluation of peripheral pulses.
D) identification of S1 and S2.

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It is imperative to identify S1 and S2 heart sounds to determine the place and duration. The murmur is then described as occurring in early, mid, or late systole or diastole.

The Nurse Is Attempting to Identify the Timing of a Murmur