You are assessing a man who has severe leg pain. The leg is cool and cyanotic. You are unale to palpate a femoral pulse. What would be your priority intervention based on these assessments?
a) document your findings
b) ask the family about this problem
c) Teach the man relaxation techniques
d) notify the physician immediately
Answer: d) notify the physician immediately
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A) Abstain from drinking alcohol. B) Use aspirin at least once a day. C) Avoid intake of sodium-rich food. D) Increase intake of potassium-rich food.
All patients have the same customs and traditions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Hepatitis B is also referred to as:
A) CSF hepatitis. B) fecal hepatitis. C) enteral hepatitis. D) serum hepatitis.
The nurse is teaching a patient about the development of glaucoma and about how aqueous humor is circulated. Place the steps of this circulation in order
1. Anterior chamber 2. Posterior chamber 3. Pupil 4. Ciliary body 5. Canal of Schlemm