Where should the stethoscope be placed when taking an apical pulse?

a. Posterior portion of the heart
b. Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
c. Fourth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
d. Fifth intercostal space at the midsternal line
e. Fourth intercostal space at the midaxillary line

b

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