The nurse is providing care for a male patient who has undergone knee arthroplasty. As part of the nurse's morning assessment, the nurse is assessing for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction distal to the surgical site. When performing this assessment, what parameters should the nurse assess and document? Select all that apply.
A) The color of the patient's lower leg and foot
B) The patient's ability to move his foot
C) The patient's sensation in his foot and lower leg
D) The temperature of the patient's foot and lower leg
E) The presence or absence of hair on the patient's foot and lower leg
Answer: A, B, C, D
A) The color of the patient's lower leg and foot
B) The patient's ability to move his foot
C) The patient's sensation in his foot and lower leg
D) The temperature of the patient's foot and lower leg
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a. uses the CDM to charge a patient for supplies used in the patient's care. b. is a method to manage and inventory supplies. c. accounts for pharmaceutical supplies based on federal requirements. d. closely links the supply chain to the revenue management system.
A nurse has been asked to speak at a local church about domestic violence. The nurse should tell the attendees which one of the following accompanies domestic violence?
a. verbal abuse c. physical illness b. emotional abuse d. verbal and emotional abuse
Which of the following symptoms described by a woman is characteristic of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
1. "I feel irritable and moody a week before my period is supposed to start.". 2. "I have lower abdominal pain beginning the third day of my menstrual period.". 3. "I have nausea and headaches after my period starts, and they last 2 to 3 days.". 4. "I experience abdominal bloating and breast pain after a couple days of my pe-riod.".
The nurse notes that the client's weight today is 2 pounds less than yesterday. Which should the nurse implement to assess the weight loss?
1. Verify calibration of the scale before next weight. 2. Weigh the client again this evening for comparison. 3. Instruct client to empty the bladder before each weight. 4. Collaborate with dietitian to increase client caloric intake.