June 13, 2016

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Category: Fundamentals 
The second heart sound (S₂) is the sound of semilunar valve closure. It is best heard at the upper left sternal border. S₂ has two component sounds, A₂ and P₂ (aortic and pulmonic valve closure).

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