Which of the following assessment findings is most suggestive of deep-venous thrombosis?
A) bilateral calf tenderness after walking up a flight of stairs
B) swelling in one leg with pitting edema
C) shortness of breath after activity
D) two plus palpable pedal pulses
B
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After examining the laboring woman, the physician tells her that her cervix showed some effacement. Later, the woman asks the nurse what "effacement" is. Effacement is best described as:
a. Enlargement of the cervical os to permit the fetus to pass through b. Relaxation and stretching of perineal muscles c. Shortening and thinning of the cervix d. Loss of the mucous plug
To increase the immunization rates among children in the community, a nurse manager considering holding immunization clinics on Saturdays one month before school begins. This is an example of:
a. Assessing b. Planning c. Organizing d. Evaluating
The UAP is caring for a 79-year-old client who is immobilized and is preparing to complete range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. The nurse cautions the UAP to avoid which motion in an elderly client?
A. Flexion B. Extension C. Hyperextension D. Abduction