Prioritize the steps to accurately assess jugular venous pressure in a client experiencing heart failure. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)
A. Place a centimeter ruler on the sternal angle of the client's chest.
B. Place the client on a bed with the head of the bed raised to a 45° to 60° angle.
C. Measure the distance from the sternal angle to the horizontal level of the distended neck veins.
D. Check that the sternal angle is approximately 5 cm above the right atrium.
ANS:
BADC
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