You are examining a patient with lymphedema. You would most likely discover which of the following findings?
a. fatigue c. weight loss
b. swelling in the extremities d. night sweats
B
Swelling in the extremities is a common finding in patients with lymphedema. Fatigue, weight loss, and night sweats are common finding in patients with lymphoma.
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A) Flashing lights in the visual field B) Sudden eye pain C) Loss of color vision D) Colored halos around lights
A nurse is performing an initial admission assessment on a patient. The patient states that he takes an herb named chamomile. The nurse recognizes that chamomile is used to treat
1. Insomnia. 2. Migraine headaches. 3. Hypercholesterolemia. 4. Irritable bowel syndrome.
Which assessment finding indicates that fluid resuscitation therapy for the client with isotonic dehydration is effective?
A. Pulse pressure has changed from 22 mm Hg to 32 mm Hg. B. Urine specific gravity has increased from 1.040 to 1.050. C. Pulse oximetry shows oxygen saturation of 95%. D. Respiratory rate has changed from 16 to 18
Write the following number as an improper fraction: 8 1/3
1. 11/3 2. 24/3 3. 8/3 4. 25/3