What is the term for swelling around a catheter due to poor placement and to the fluid being outside of the vein?

What will be an ideal response?


pitting edema

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The female hormone ________ seems to decrease sodium reabsorption, thus promoting sodium and water loss by the kidney.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A rise in angiotensin II levels would result in

A) elevated blood pressure. B) increased water retention. C) increased blood volume. D) increased retention of sodium ions at the kidney. E) all of these effects.

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The arch of the foot is formed by ________

A) cuneiform bones B) phalanges C) hallux D) metatarsal bones

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