The nurse assesses for presence of edema in the bedridden client by checking the:
A)
sacral area.
B)
lower extremities.
C)
upper extremities.
D)
periorbital area.
A
Explanation:
A)
Edematous fluid settles to dependent area, which is found above the sacrum in bedridden clients.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
Edematous fluid settles to dependent area, which is found above the sacrum in bedridden clients.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
Edematous fluid settles to dependent area, which is found above the sacrum in bedridden clients.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
Edematous fluid settles to dependent area, which is found above the sacrum in bedridden clients.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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