During the assessment of a patient's respiratory status, the nurse locates the manubrium and the body of the sternum. Which anatomical structure is the nurse assessing?
1. Adam's apple
2. Angle of Louis
3. intercostal space
4. xiphoid process
Correct Answer: 2
The junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum is called the manubriosternal junction, or the angle of Louis. Intercostal space refers to the space between the ribs. The xiphoid process is on the end tip of the sternum. The Adam's apple is located on the larynx.
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