When auscultating the patient's lungs, how should the nurse position the earpieces of the stethoscope?
A) Pointed toward the nose
B) Pointed toward the occiput
C) At a 90° angle from the nose
D) At a 45° angle to the occiput
A
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A. Assess vital signs. B. Facilitate bonding. C. Monitor urine output. D. Promote breastfeeding.
Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists
Fill in the blanks with correct word
A client presents in the Emergency Department with a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse investigates possible causes of the dysrhythmia. Which items in the client's medical record could be the cause of the dysrhythmia? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Anxiety 2. Caffeine ingestion 3. Hypoxia 4. Tobacco use 5. Diabetes