During the assessment of a patient's respiratory status, the nurse locates the manubrium and the body of the sternum. Which anatomical structure is the nurse assessing?

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The manubrium and body of the sternum are located at the level of the angle of Louis, which is an important landmark for counting ribs and intercostal spaces during respiratory assessment. The Adam's apple (A) is the thyroid cartilage in the neck, the intercostal spaces (C) are the spaces between the ribs, and the xiphoid process (D) is a small cartilaginous extension at the bottom of the sternum.

During the Assessment of a Patient's Respiratory Status, the Nurse