NCLEX Practice Test RN Practice Question
The nurse is checking the client's central venous pressure. The nurse should place the zero of the manometer at the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The phlebostatic axis (located at the fourth intercostal space mid-axillary line) is the standard reference point for zeroing the manometer to accurately measure central venous pressure. The other options are incorrect anatomical landmarks.
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