The nurse is assessing the child and notes that there is a depression in the lower part of the sternum.The nurse would accurately document this finding in which of the following ways?

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A depression in the lower part of the sternum is a characteristic finding of pectus excavatum, also known as sunken or funnel chest. It is important to accurately document this finding to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and management. Normal sternal border (A) refers to a regular, symmetrical shape of the sternum. Pectus carinatum (B) is a chest deformity characterized by a protrusion of the sternum, while barrel chest (C) typically refers to a chest shape associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and aging, characterized by an increase in the anteroposterior diameter of the chest.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Child and Notes That There