The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a patient who is in the lying position. Place in order the areas the nurse will assess when completing this examination
a. Shins and ankles
b. Groin, hips, and knees
c. Breasts
d. Chest and thorax
e. Cardiovascular
A) c, d, e, b, a
B) d, b, a, e, c
C) a, c, b, d, e
D) c, e, b, d, a
E) d, e, b, a, c
A
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