When performing cardiac auscultation on a client with mitral valve prolapse, the nurse would anticipate hearing a
A) harsh, systolic murmur.
B) loud S2 heart sound.
C) midsystolic click.
D) prominent S4 heart sound.

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In a client with mitral valve prolapse, physical examination may reveal a regurgitant murmur, or a midsystolic click on auscultation.

When Performing Cardiac Auscultation on a Client with Mitral Valve