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    Hesi Rn compass exit B proctored exam

    The first paddle has been placed on the chest of a client who needs defibrillation. Where should the nurse place the second paddle? (Mark the location where the second paddle should be placed on the image)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: The second paddle should be placed on the left lateral chest, specifically: Below the left nipple At the mid-axillary line Over the apex of the heart For anterior-lateral defibrillator pad placement, the standard positions are: Right of the sternum, just below the clavicle as shown in the image and left side of the chest, at the mid-axillary line, roughly at the level of V6 in ECG placement.

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