__________ is collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ascites
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The nurse is reinforcing instructions about crutch walking received from physical therapy, and includes which of the following?
1. Exercise both legs on a regular basis. 2. Going up and down stairs in the home is good exercise. 3. Perform arm-strengthening exercises daily. 4. Support weight with the axilla.
A 61-year-old man has a longstanding history of peripheral artery disease that has progressed in recent months to acute limb ischemia (ALI). As a result, he has just undergone bilateral arterial bypass grafts and is postoperative day 1
The nurse's most recent assessment reveals that the patient's left foot is cold to touch and dusky in appearance with nonpalpable peripheral pulses. How should the nurse respond to this assessment finding? A) Report the finding to the surgeon immediately. B) Encourage the patient to perform light activity and assist with range of motion exercises. C) Place a warm compress on the patient's foot to stimulate circulation. D) Administer a dose of the patient's prescribed anticoagulant.
The portion of the ECG tracing between the QRS complex and the T wave is called the ____
a. PR segment b. ST segment c. TP segment d. QT interval
MC When health services are paid for by a third party such as private health insurance, the payment is usually called
A. Retrospective reimbursement. B. Capitation payment. C. Prospective reimbursement. D. Deductible payment.