Nursing students are learning how to objectively assess venous pulses. How would the nursing instructor teach the students to optimally position the patient for this procedure? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Use a bright light for better visualization
B) Sit the patient up at a 90°angle
C) Emphasize the shadows of the pulsations with lighting
D) Place the head of the bed 30° to 45°
E) Have the patient turn the head away from the side being examined
C, D, E
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