During an inspection of the precordium of an adult patient, the nurse notices the chest moving in a forceful manner along the sternal border. What does this finding most likely indicate?

A) Systolic murmur
B) Diastolic murmur
C) Enlargement of the left ventricle
D) Enlargement of the right ventricle

Diastolic Murmur

A heart murmur heard during the diastole phase of the cardiac cycle, often indicating a valve disorder.

Systolic Murmur

A heart murmur occurring during the systolic phase of the cardiac cycle, often indicating an underlying heart condition.

Precordium

The region on the anterior surface of the body covering the heart and lower part of the thorax.