An 80-year-old client is scheduled for a routine physical ex…
An 80-year-old client is scheduled for a routine physical exam. During the respiratory assessment, the nurse prepares to inspect and palpate the thoracic cage. Which anatomical landmark should the nurse use as the most reliable starting point for identifying intercostal spaces and lung fields?
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The nurse is assessing a 39-year-old woman who has a 20-year history of cigarette smoking. When reviewing the client’s current medication administration record, what drug would the nurse identify as increasing the woman’s risk of stroke?
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