________ is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Edema
Edema, or swelling, is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues.
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1. remained stable. 2. been nonexistent. 3. decreased dramatically. 4. increased dramatically.
On vaginal examination of a 30-year-old woman, the nurse documents the following findings: profuse, thin, grayish white vaginal discharge with a "fishy" odor; complaint of pruritus
On the basis of these findings, the nurse suspects that this woman has: a. Bacterial vaginosis (BV). b. Candidiasis. c. Trichomoniasis. d. Gonorrhea.
The nurse administers a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure and returns to the room later to reassess the patient. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?
a. Decreased dyspnea b. Decreased urine output c. Increased blood pressure d. Increased heart rate
To remove a soiled gown from a patient with an IV, you should
A) remove the IV needle. B) slip the gown over the IV bag and tube. C) disconnect the IV bag and tubing. D) have the nurse remove the IV needle.