Which Nursing Assessment Would Indicate That the Patient Is Performing

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which nursing assessment would indicate that the patient is performing diaphragmatic breathing correctly?

• A) Hands placed on border of rib cage with fingers extended will touch as chest wall contracts.
• B) Hands placed on chest wall with fingers extended will separate as chest wall contracts.
• C) The patient will feel upward movement of the diaphragm during inspiration.
• D) The patient will feel downward movement of the diaphragm during expiration.

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Definitions:

Frenulum

The triangular area of sensitive skin on the underside of the penis, attaching the glans to the foreskin.

Glans

The sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis or clitoris.

Foreskin

The retractable fold of skin covering the glans of an uncircumcised penis, which plays a role in protection and sexual sensitivity.

Corpus Spongiosum

A column of erectile tissue within the penis enclosing the urethra.