The nurse is performing an assessment on zone III of the neck on a client with a cervical spine injury. The nurse understands that zone III is comprised of which structures? Select all that apply.
A) Esophagus
B) Distal carotid and vertebral arteries
C) Jugular veins
D) Pharynx
E) Spinal cord
B) Distal carotid and vertebral arteries
D) Pharynx
E) Spinal cord
Explanation: A) The esophagus and jugular veins are structures included in zone II of the neck.
B) Zone III of the neck is comprised of the distal carotid and vertebral arteries, pharynx, and spinal cord.
C) The esophagus and jugular veins are structures included in zone II of the neck.
D) Zone III of the neck is comprised of the distal carotid and vertebral arteries, pharynx, and spinal cord.
E) Zone III of the neck is comprised of the distal carotid and vertebral arteries, pharynx, and spinal cord.
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