Assessing hepatojuglar reflux is completed by placing firm pressure over the liver, therefore, causes distension of the neck veins (Advanced Physical Diagnosis, 2015). The patient is positioned supine with the head of the bed elevated at 45 degrees, the heath practitioner then locates the jugular pulsations during quiet respirations and measures baseline
Assessing hepatojuglar reflux is completed by placing firm pressure over the liver, therefore, causes distension of the neck veins (Advanced Physical Diagnosis, 2015). The patient is positioned supine with the head of the bed elevated at 45 degrees, the heath practitioner then locates the jugular pulsations during quiet respirations and measures baseline