An obese postsurgical patient complains of sudden discomfort in her leg. The nurse assesses the leg and finds it cold and pale with no pedal or popliteal pulse. What should the nurse suspect?
a. Venous thrombosis
b. Arterial occlusion
c. Vascular spasm
d. Paresthesia
B
Signs of an acute arterial occlusion can include severe pain, absent pulses, or very pale or mottled skin.
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a. Type 1 diabetes is most common. b. Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed. c. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) means that the woman will be receiving in-sulin treatment until 6 weeks after birth. d. Type 1 diabetes may become type 2 during pregnancy.
Which group leader activity should a nurse identify as being most important in the final, or termination, phase of group development?
A. The group leader establishes the rules that will govern the group after discharge. B. The group leader encourages members to rely on each other for problem solving. C. The group leader presents and discusses the concept of group termination. D. The group leader helps the members to process feelings of loss.
When androgens are given to children, it is important to monitor:
1. x-ray films of the hand and wrist to evaluate epiphyses. 2. CBC for anemia. 3. urinalysis for ketones. 4. weight for wasting.
Significant numbers of individuals with depression have problems related to:
a. Sleep cycles b. Weight stabilization c. Eating patterns d. Thyroid function e. Cognitive skills