Evaluation of arterial circulation to an extremity is accomplished by assessing which of the following?
a. Homans sign
b. Skin turgor
c. Peripheral edema
d. Capillary refill
D
Capillary refill assessment is a maneuver that uses the patient's nail beds to evaluate both arterial circulation to the extremity and overall perfusion. The severity of arterial insufficiency is directly proportional to the amount of time necessary to re-establish flow and color.
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a. Polio b. Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft and cavity prone c. "Pigeon Chest," a malformation of the rib cage due to a lack of vitamin D d. Smallpox e. HIV/AIDS
The nurse cautions that infections can enter the upper genital tract as the mucous plug becomes more permeable:
a. during intercourse. b. during premenstrual period. c. during postmenstrual period. d. while on oral birth control pills.
A patient is recovering from transphenoidal surgery for partial resection of a pituitary adenoma. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid doing which action(s)?
1. Blowing the nose or sneezing 2. Deep breathing 3. Drinking more than 2 liters of fluid a day 4. Sitting up in bed higher than 30 degrees