__________ is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid that results from impaired lymph circulation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Lymphedema
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of postoperative gas pain. What intervention can the nurse implement to aid the patient in passing flatus?
a. Assist the patient to ambulate. b. Place a cold compress on the abdomen. c. Offer a cup of coffee or tea. d. Offer chilled vegetable juice.
Alternative and complementary therapies:
1. replace conventional Western modalities of treatment. 2. are used by only a small number of American adults. 3. recognize the value of patients' input into their health care. 4. focus primarily on the disease an individual is experiencing.
It is reported that there is an increased incidence of strokes in women who concurrently use oral contraceptives and:
A) Eat a diet high in salt. B) Are alcoholic. C) Smoke. D) Exercise four times weekly.
A rape victim tells the emergency department nurse, "I feel so dirty. Please let me take a shower before the doctor examines me." The nurse should:
a. arrange for the patient to shower. b. explain that washing would destroy evidence. c. give the patient a basin of hot water and towels. d. instruct the victim to wash above the waist only.