While Performing a Health Assessment,in Which Position Should the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

While performing a health assessment,in which position should the nurse place the client for inspection of the jugular veins?

• A)90-degree angle
• B)30- to 45-degree angle
• C)15-degree angle
• D)60-degree angle

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, known for its role in diffusion, osmosis, and filtration processes.

Frontal Plane

An anatomical reference plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

Mammalian Kidney

A pair of organs in mammals responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them in urine.

Anterior and Posterior

Terms used to describe the positioning of structures within the body, with anterior referring to the front side and posterior to the back side.