The nurse is assessing the costal angle during the anterior inspection of the thorax. Which findings should the nurse anticipate?

A. 90°.
B. 60°.
C. 30°.
D. 10°.


Answer: A

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A newly pregnant client says that she has heard that her nipples will leak milk during the pregnancy. The nurse should tell the client that she should be able to express colostrum from her nipples beginning at how many weeks' gestation?

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