A grandmother has just been diagnosed with jugular venous distension in which her internal jugular vein is noticeably distended within her neck. A diagnosis of congestive heart failure was made following subsequent testing. The distended internal jugular vein could potentially slow the heart rate (bradycardia). Why? Multiple Choice Because of the proximity of the internal jugular vein to the vertebral artery. Because of the proximity of the internal jugular vein to the sympathetic trunk. Because of the proximity of the internal jugular vein to the vagus nerve. Because of the proximity of the internal jugular vein to the phrenic nerve.
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