What are some of the classic signs of venous insufficiency that may indicate the need for compression therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
? Increased swelling in the lower leg, ankle, and foot
? A feeling of heaviness that occurs with the legs in a dependent position
? Discoloration of the skin, with brown staining from hemosideran deposits
? Induration or hardening of the skin in the lower leg
? Skin breakdown usually just above the medial malleolus
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Barcode scanners are used to perform all of the following tasks in the office except:
A) identifying patient files. B) tracking inventory. C) billing and coding. D) entering patient data.
Vitamin ________ plays a major role in collagen formation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's records?
When an attorney requests it When the patient's employer requests it When the patient's best friend requests it When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Decreased circulation in the arm can be detected by
a. checking for paleness, coolness, or loss of sensation. b. checking the distal pulse. c. checking for capillary refill. d. all of the above.