A patient, age 28, has a fractured tibia and fibula. The nurse is performing an assessment of her extremities. The purpose of assessing capillary filling or performing a blanching test is to assess for adequate
a. arterial peripheral circulation.
b. cardiac output.
c. venous peripheral circulation.
d. nutritional deficiency.
A
The blanching test measures the rate of capillary refill, which signals circulation status.
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The nurse explains that as a result of loss of elasticity of the lens, an age-related vision change occurs called:
a. nearsightedness. b. cataracts. c. presbyopia. d. blepharitis.
The husband of a woman with early-onset Alzheimer disease asks the nurse about using a family health history website to create a pedigree. Which information should the nurse consider when formulating a reply?
1. Research has shown such websites to be a valuable tool for all ages. 2. Such websites are expensive and difficult to use. 3. Research has shown health promotion benefits in pediatric clients. 4. The biggest benefit of using this tool is the time saving for the nurse who will not have to ask family history questions.
The nurse is preparing a handout for female adolescents on the menstrual cycle. The nurse is including information on the phases of the menstrual cycle
What term should be used for the phase in which the vascularity of the uterus increases and the endometrium becomes prepared for a fertilized ovum? A. Menstrual B. Proliferative C. Secretory D. Ischemic