Which intervention(s) is/are important for a patient with venous ...

[lilldybug07]

Which intervention(s) is/are important for a patient with venous insufficiency? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Avoid swimming.
  b. Elevate feet to reduce edema.
  c. Wear tight clothing.
  d. Decrease fluid intake.
  e. Apply elastic compression wraps twice daily.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the medical unit with an acute illness accompanied by a fever for the last 3 days. What will likely be the patient's respiratory response?
 
  a. Hypercarbia
  b. Respiratory alkalosis
  c. Kussmaul respirations
  d. Respiratory acidosis

[Koolkid240]

Answer to Question 1

B, E
Elevating feet above heart level and wearing elastic compression support wraps decrease edema. (Wraps should be applied twice daily.) Swimming is encouraged as good exercise that encou-rages venous return. Tight clothing should be avoided. Reduction of fluid intake may increase blood viscosity and promote clotting.

Answer to Question 2

B
Respiratory alkalosis, or hypocapnia, results from the patient's respiratory rate being elevated for a prolonged period due to the persistent fever. The patient blows off too much CO2 as a result. Hypercarbia and respiratory acidosis are the same and result from disorders that cause hypoven-tilation. Kussmaul respirations are an abnormal breathing pattern.

[lilldybug07]

Correct answers!

[Koolkid240]

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