A patient is undergoing diagnostic testing for pain and burning sensation in the legs. What does an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of less than 0.9 in either leg indicate?
a. Normal arterial circulation to the lower extremities
b. Presence of peripheral arterial disease
c. Severe venous disease of the lower extremities
d. Need for immediate surgical intervention
Answer: b. Presence of peripheral arterial disease
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During a nutritional assessment, why is it important for the nurse to ask a patient what medications he or she is taking?
a. Certain drugs can affect the metabolism of nutrients. b. The nurse needs to assess the patient for allergic reactions. c. Medications need to be documented in the record for the physician's review. d. Medications can affect one's memory and ability to identify food eaten in the last 24 hours.
The postpartum woman who continually repeats the story of her labor, delivery, and re-covery experiences is:
a. Providing others with her knowledge of events. b. Making the birth experience "real." c. Taking hold of the events leading to her labor and delivery. d. Accepting her response to labor and delivery.
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an infection of the ureters. The nurse realizes this infection could include which of the following structures of the kidney?
1. Capsule 2. Cortex 3. Medulla 4. Pelvis
A pregnant patient is discussing nutrition and vitamin supplements with the nurse. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the use of nutrition and supplements during pregnancy?
a. "I can get adequate folic acid by consuming foods fortified with synthetic folate." b. "I need reduced amounts of vitamin C while pregnant to lower my risk of hemorrhage." c. "I should take vitamin K so my baby won't be vitamin K deficient at birth." d. "Excessive amounts of vitamin A (retinol) can cause birth defects in my baby."