The nurse is preparing to assess the central venous pressure of a client with a ruler. Which techniques should the nurse include in the assessment?
A. Measure the distention on both sides.
B. Place the client in 45-degree angle.
C. Place the ruler horizontally at the angle of Lois and the second at a 45-degree angle.
D. Place the ruler at the substernal notch and the end of the juggler vein on the lateral aspect of the neck.
Answer: B
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