While the preferred site for obtaining a client's blood pressure measurement is over the brachial artery, what artery is the next measurement site of choice?
a. dorsalis pedis c. popliteal
b. posterior tibial d. radial
C
When circulatory pressure is not accessible, the popliteal artery, located behind the knee, is the site of choice.
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The nurse teaches the patient with diabetes that he is particularly prone to injury that may lead to amputation of the lower extremities due to which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Loss of protective sensation may lead to ulceration and infection. 2. The patient with diabetes is at risk for impaired tissue perfusion secondary to peripheral arterial disease. 3. Taking insulin increases the likelihood of developing atherosclerotic disease. 4. Patients with hemoglobin A1C greater than 4 are at risk for gangrene. 5. Individuals with diabetes are particularly prone to arthritis.
The nurse is caring for a patient with conductive hearing loss resulting from prolonged cerumen impaction. Which intervention by the nurse is most important in establishing effective communication with the patient?
a. Speaking in a loud voice, enunciating every syllable b. Having direct conversation with the patient in his affected ear c. If the patient does not understand what the nurse is saying, repeating the phrase again d. Speaking with hands, face, and expressions
Inability to control urination is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The RN who is the team leader gives assignments to all the team members. How should the nurse base this decision?