A nurse is assessing the legs of a client who's 36 weeks pregnant. Which finding should the nurse expect?
a) Absent pedal pulses
b) Bilateral dependent edema
c) Sluggish capillary refill
d) Unilateral calf enlargement
Answer: b) Bilateral dependent edema
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A. iridodial B. viniferal C. hexanal D. acrolein
A pregnant client with a history of multiple sexual partners is at highest risk for which of the following complications:
a. Premature rupture of membranesb. Gestational diabetesc. Ectopic pregnancyd. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
A patient with cancer is experiencing hair loss from chemotherapy treatments. Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?
a. Alopecia b. Allopathy c. Ecchymosis d. Keratopenia
The patient presenting to the clinic for coldlike symptoms tells the nurse she has been taking echinacea for three weeks
During history taking, what information is it important for the nurse to know with regard to contraindications related to taking echinacea? a. Has the patient been experiencing headaches? b. Does the patient have diabetes or asthma? c. Has the patient had gastrointestinal disturbances? d. Is the patient taking oral contraceptives?