A student is assessing a postoperative patient who has developed pneumonia. The plan of care includes positioning the patient in the Fowler's or semi-Fowler's position. What is the rationale for this position?
A) It increases blood flow to the heart.
B) The patient will be more comfortable and have less pain.
C) It facilitates nursing assessments of skin color and temperature.
D) It promotes full aeration of the lungs.
D
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A novice nurse requires additional education on arterial vascular deficiency when suggesting the condition's symptoms include
a. 2+ edema in calf and foot of left leg. b. a 2-cm ulcer between the great and second toe on the left foot. c. skin on the left leg is cool to the touch. d. toenails on the left foot are thick and brit-tle.
Which lymph nodes are located in the inguinal area?
1) Pectoral nodes 2) Horizontal nodes 3) Subclavian nodes 4) Suprascapular nodes
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false