The soft tissue edema of the scalp in the newborn is called ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
caput succedaneum
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You are examining a patient with lymphedema. You would most likely discover which of the following findings?
a. fatigue c. weight loss b. swelling in the extremities d. night sweats
Following a bone marrow transplant, the patient is put on a protocol of chemotherapy and radiation and the nursing diagnosis of "risk for injury" is added. The nurse will add the in-tervention of assessing for:
1. increased urine output. 2. decreasing bilirubin levels. 3. increasing blood pressure. 4. increasing abdominal girth.
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for an older adult patient. The nurse notes that the patient has yellow, thickened nails. Which is the most likely cause for this finding?
1) This is an expected finding based on the patient's age. 2) This finding indicates liver dysfunction. 3) The finding indicates a fungal infection. 4) The finding indicates poor renal function.
An accident or violent act that causes injury is:
a. Shock b. A wound c. Trauma d. Inflammation