The nurse is assessing an obese patient's lower leg and notes a small irregular-shaped ulcer over the medial malleolus with brownish discoloration. The patient reports that the "leg has been that way for a long time" What do these findings suggest to the nurse?
a. Varicose vein
b. Venous stasis ulcer
c. Phlebitis
d. Raynaud's phenomenon
Answer: b. Venous stasis ulcer
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1. Receptors 2. Enzymes 3. Channels 4. Porters 5. Antigens
Which of the following are examples of application of the Leadership Rounding Tool? (Select all that apply.)
a. "What is working well for you during bedside reporting?" b. "What has not worked for you today?" c. "Is there someone on your team who de-serves special recognition for her efforts in the implementation?" d. "Did you have a good vacation?"
Which two heart chambers are most anterior in the chest?
a. Both atria b. Both ventricles c. The right atrium and ventricle d. The left atrium and ventricle
Research has indicated that there may be health benefits to drinking alcohol. When talking with clients about alcohol use, the nurse should
A) encourage drinking ample amounts of beer and wine on a routine basis. B) relate that a male client should drink no more than two drinks daily. C) teach about the positive effects of drinking large amounts of alcohol at one sitting. D) avoid the topic unless brought up by the client so as to not seem to condone alcohol use.