The nurse assesses a client to have mild pitting edema of the lower extremities. The nurse would document this finding as being:
1. 0+.
2. 1+.
3. 2+.
4. 3+.
2
Mild pitting edema is documented as being +1. No pitting edema would be documented as 0+. Moderate pitting edema would be documented as 2+. Moderately severe pitting edema would be documented as 3+.
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1. "It allows any masses to bulge forward to be seen.". 2. "This is the only position to detect Paget's disease.". 3. "This is the best position to look for skin dimpling.". 4. "It is the only way to look for nipple retraction.".
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old boy with infectious conjunctivitis. Which of the following interventions would the nurse be least likely to include in the child's plan of care?
A) Using warm compresses to loosen crusts B) Educating the family about the disease C) Encouraging frequent hand-washing D) Promoting eye safety
During a prenatal appointment, a patient who is 3 months pregnant states she ingests starch because of a craving. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
A) Suggest a hemoglobin assessment be done. B) Kindly encourage the patient to discontinue the habit. C) Emphasize the protein, vitamin, and iron needs of pregnancy nutrition. D) Plan another appointment to discuss the hazards of ingesting nonfood substances.
You would select a(n)___________________ syringe to administer a dose of 0.4 mL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word