The nurse is preparing to assess the client's dorsalis pedis pulse. Which location will the nurse palpate to assess this pulse?
A. Lateral wrist.
B. Popliteal fossa.
C. Medial side of the dorsum of the foot.
D. Behind the medial malleolus.
Correct Answer: C. Medial side of the dorsum of the foot.
The dorsalis pedis pulses may be felt on the medial side of the dorsum of the foot.
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A client worries every day about personal health and states, "I may not have enough medication if the weather takes a turn for the worse."
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The interface model of disability may be the most appropriate for use by nurses. Why would this be?
A) It fosters dependency. B) It encourages the provision of care that is based on the disability. C) It promotes interactions with patients focused on the cause of the disability. D) It allows for the provision of care that is empowering.
A client is admitted to a nursing unit with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). What drug, frequently used to decrease the inflammatory response, is used during an acute MS attack?
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