You are performing jugular venous pressure measurement for your patient in heart failure. You see a pulse wave with the patient's head elevated at a 45-degree angle. Your action as a result of this assessment is to: A) record this measurement as less than 9 cm H₂O pressure. B) record this measurement as more than 9 cm H₂O pressure. C) confirm that the pulsations decrease with inspirations. D) confirm that the pulsations increase with inspirations.

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Confirmation that you are assessing venous pressure, rather than a carotid wave pulse, is necessary. The jugular venous pulse will decrease on inspiration and increase on expiration, whereas the carotid pulse will not be affected.

You Are Performing Jugular Venous Pressure Measurement for Your Patient