The nurse is assessing a patient for pedal edema. If using the correct technique, the nurse will depress the tissue for _____ seconds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
5
Rationale : To assess edema and to elicit pitting edema, the nurse would depress the tissue of the ankle for 5 seconds.
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Which action should the nurse in the emergency department anticipate for a 23-year-old patient who has had several episodes of bloody diarrhea?
a. Obtain a stool specimen for culture. b. Administer antidiarrheal medication. c. Provide teaching about antibiotic therapy. d. Teach about adverse effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
When assessing a client with erectile dysfunction, on which body systems would the nurse focus?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Endocrine 2. Respiratory 3. Cardiovascular 4. Nervous 5. Renal
If a patient complains of feeling faint, you should
A) elevate the patient's head and shoulders. B) seat the patient in a chair and elevate the feet. C) apply a cool washcloth to the forehead and neck. D) seat the patient and position the head between the knees.