When administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the nurse should locate the tip of the xiphoid by placing two fingers on the xiphoid process and then placing the heel of the other hand just above this site on the lower half of the sternum. What complications do you think could occur if the nurse places his or her hand on the xiphoid process?
What will be an ideal response?
The xiphoid process is somewhat fragile. If broken, internal organs could be punctured by the xiphoid process.
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