How to auscultate for heart sounds in adults.

This article aims to improve nurses' knowledge and understanding of the procedure for auscultating heart sounds in adults, as part of a cardiovascular examination. It focuses on auscultating normal heart sounds; it is beyond the scope of this article to discuss the pathophysiology of abnormal findings. REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY: 'How to' articles can help update your practice and ensure it remains evidence-based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of. PMID: 29094542 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research