The hospitalized patient complains of pain in the right calf. The nurse notices red streaks along the leg, and it is warm and swollen. Based on this data which condition does the nurse suspect?
1) Arterial insufficiency
2) Venous insufficiency
3) Thrombophlebitis
4) Buerger disease
ANS: 3
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A) A preterm neonate who has apnea B) A 34-year-old woman with a diagnosis of gastric ulcerations C) A school-age child with severe ADHD D) A 52-year-old man with narcolepsy
3 à· 1 5/6 = _____
a. 3 1/2 b. 1 7/11 c. 4/15 d. 2 1/3
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A) Be based on tradition B) Include holistic approaches C) Be clinically appropriate D) Be cost effective
A pregnant client tells the nurse that her prescribed medication is not as effective as it was before her pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "This is because your blood volume has increased." 2. "This is because high estrogen levels increase stomach acid, which may decrease absorption." 3. "Maybe the medication has expired; check the label." 4. "Tell me how you have been taking your medication."