A patient has been stabbed just below the left nipple. The nurse would assess for damage to which structures? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Lung
2. Heart
3. Spleen
4. Subclavian vein
5. Diaphragm
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Lung tissue is located in the damaged area.
Rationale 2: The heart could be damaged in this situation.
Rationale 3: The spleen is located in this area.
Rationale 4: The subclavian vein is probably out of reach of most common stabbing instruments.
Rationale 5: The diaphragm is located in the area of damage.
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