The Nurse Wants to Assess the Apex of a Patient's

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse wants to assess the apex of a patient's right lung. In which location should the nurse place the stethoscope?

• A) Intercostal space, sixth rib near the sternum
• B) Intercostal space, fourth rib near the axillary line
• C) Below the scapula
• D) Near the right clavicle

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Hypothetical Proposition

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