A nurse suspects a circulatory disorder in one leg. Which assessments should the nurse include when comparing both legs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Color
b. Warmth
c. Muscle strength
d. Pulse quality
e. Hair loss on extremity
A, B, D, E
Muscle strength is not a circulatory assessment. Color, warmth, pulse quality, and loss of super-ficial hair are indicators of decreased arterial perfusion.
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Select all that apply. A) Tachycardia B) Pain C) Edema D) Anorexia E) Fever
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Rehabilitation is designed to meet the client's __________ and long-term needs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The teen is concerned about the ability to continue working at his after-school job and his participation on the basketball team. The nurse would instruct the patient about activity. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate?
a. The prognosis for this disease is poor b. The teen will be in isolation until the fever resolves c. The teen will have a prolonged recovery and will be debilitated for many months in the future d. The return to usual activities is based on the teen's energy level, unless the spleen enlarges