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11 years ago
The nurse wants to assess the apex of a patient’s right lung. In which of the following locations should the nurse place the stethoscope to assess this patient?
1. intercostal space, sixth rib near the sternum
2. intercostal space, fourth rib near the axillary line
3. below the scapula
4. near the right clavicle
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11 years ago
4 -- The apex of each lung lies just below the clavicle, whereas the base of each lung rests on the diaphragm. The scapulae are located posterior to the lungs.
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11 years ago
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