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The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about jugular pulsations. Which statements will the educator include in the presentation? Select all that apply.
 
  1) Jugular pulsations are easily obliterated.
  2) Jugular pulsations are affected by position.
  3) Jugular pulsations are affected by respirations.
  4) Jugular pulsations are affected by weight.
  5) Jugular pulsations are assessed with a stethoscope.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess the apical pulse, which is found in the ___________________ _th intercostal space
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 5



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