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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During an assessment, the nurse uses the profile sign to detect:

a. Pitting edema.
b. Early clubbing.
c. Symmetry of the fingers.
d. Insufficient capillary refill.

Question 2

A 67-year-old patient states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment. This pain is relieved by sitting for approximately 2 minutes; then he is able to resume his activities.

The nurse interprets that this patient is most likely experiencing:
a.
Claudication.
b.
Sore muscles.
c.
Muscle cramps.
d.
Venous insufficiency.

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse should use the profile sign (viewing the finger from the side) to detect early clubbing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Intermittent claudication feels like a cramp and is usually relieved by rest within 2 minutes. The other responses are not correct.