A patient is seen for increasing edema in his left lower extremity and pain in the limb with ambulation. What should the nurse suspect is occurring in this patient?

A. Superficial vein thrombosis
B. Deep vein thrombosis
C. Varicose veins
D. Arterial occlusion


Answer: B

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From the following statements, identify the problem statement that is most clearly written

1. Is there a correlation between the type of nursing education and the type of nursing practice selected by two-year and four-year undergraduate nursing students upon graduation? 2. Do associate degree graduates require less time to complete nursing skills and document care? 3. Is there a difference between clients who have received conscious sedation prior to general anesthesia? 4. Is there a difference between amount of motivation and study time and passing NCLEX-RN on the first attempt?

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Which sign may indicate postoperative hemorrhage in the client who had a prostatectomy?

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The nurse is discussing the need of some clients with type 2 diabetes to take exogenous insulin. Which of the following would be the correct reason for these clients needing exogenous insulin?

A) Lifestyle interventions are not achieving glycemic control. B) The client is not exercising enough. C) The client is not following the caregiver's care plan. D) The client is not eating enough.

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