RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1661 of 2368

During auscultation, the nurse hears a murmur that was not previously recorded for the client. What should the nurse do?

  1. Document it and recheck on the next shift
  2. Consider it an expected finding
  3. Communicate the finding to the provider immediately
  4. Ask the client to hold their breath and ignore it
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Correct answer: Communicate the finding to the provider immediately

New murmurs not previously recorded should be immediately communicated to the health care provider.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026