The nurse is assessing the lower extremity of a patient with PAD. What does the nurse palpate?
a. Posterior tibial pulse of the affected leg
b. Pedal pulses in both feet
c. All pulses in both legs
d. Strength of the pulses in the affected leg
Answer: c. All pulses in both legs
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A nurse caring for a withdrawn, suspicious patient recognizes development of feelings of anger toward the patient. The nurse should:
a. suppress the angry feelings. b. express the anger openly and directly with the patient. c. tell the nurse manager to assign the patient to another nurse. d. discuss the anger with a clinician during a supervisory session.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which instruction is most important for the nurse to teach a patient with diabetes who is receiving metformin?
a. Take the medication before meals. b. This medication will cause the pancreas to secrete more insulin. c. Stop taking the drug 24 to 48 hours prior to radiopaque dye procedures. d. There may be an increase in the triglyceride level.