A trauma patient reports pain in his left lower extremity. The nurse notes that the extremity has pallor. Pedal pulses are diminished, and paresthesia is present. What nursing diagnosis might the nurse use?
A) Pain related to decreased blood flow and altered tissue perfusion
B) Activity intolerance related to pain and claudication with ambulation
C) Altered tissue perfusion, arterial related to reduced blood flow
D) Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction
D
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What is the appropriate method for tuberculosis screening of an older adult entering a nursing home?
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