One sign of _________ is asterixis, a condition in which the patient's hands involuntary flap when he holds his hands up with the wrists flexed, such as signaling someone to stop.
A) esophageal varices
B) cirrhosis
C) cholecystitis
D) hepatic encephalopathy
Question 2
In a lateral dislocation of the ankle, the affected limb:
A) presents with a downward pointing foot (plantar flexion).
B) presents with an upward turned foot (dorsiflexion).
C) presents with a foot turned outward from the ankle.
D) remains in the normal anatomical position and becomes immediately swollen.
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Nephrolithiasis. Stones, or calculi, may form in several areas within the urinary tract. When they f
Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Dry hands and forearms thoroughly with clean paper towels to prevent chapping.
Rolling on the arm. Hands on opposite sides of the arm compress and roll the soft tissues and create ...