The nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a patient who has cardiopulmonary disease. Knowing this about the patient, the nurse is alert for the presence of which of the following when checking the patient's nails?
a. Clubbing
b. Bands in nail beds
c. Yellow discoloration
d. Splinter hemorrhages
A
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A Clubbing of the nails is caused by a chronic oxygenation problem, such as in heart or pulmonary disease.
B Bands in nail beds can be caused by nutrient and electrolyte changes.
C Yellow discoloration of the nails is related to insufficient intake or uptake of calcium.
D Splinter hemorrhages may indicate trauma or chronic conditions.
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