During the Precordial Assessment on an Patient Who Is 8

question 34

Multiple Choice

During the precordial assessment on an patient who is 8 months pregnant,the nurse palpates the apical impulse at the fourth left intercostal space lateral to the midclavicular line.This finding would indicate:

• A)Right ventricular hypertrophy.
• B)Increased volume and size of the heart as a result of pregnancy.
• C)Displacement of the heart from elevation of the diaphragm.
• D)Increased blood flow through the internal mammary artery.

Understand how sleep deprivation affects metabolic rates and limbic brain responses.

Recognize the changes in traffic accident rates associated with daylight savings time adjustments.

Identify common causes and best practices for managing occasional sleep loss.

Comprehend the hormonal impacts of sleep deprivation on hunger.

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