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The nurse is completing an assessment on a client suspected of having a transient ischemic attack. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the client's carotid arteries?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Listening with the diaphragm of the stethoscope to assess for bruits. This technique is appropriate for assessing the carotid arteries for abnormal sounds that may indicate narrowing or blockage, which are common in transient ischemic attacks. Palpating both arteries simultaneously (
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A) may not provide accurate information on the presence of bruits. Instructing the patient to take slow deep breaths (
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C) is not relevant to assessing carotid arteries. Palpating the artery at the base of the neck (
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D) is not as effective as using a stethoscope to listen for bruits.

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