« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse has completed a physical assessment with an older patient. Which assessment finding ... (Read 94 times)

abarnes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse has completed a physical assessment with an older patient. Which assessment finding suggests the presence of deep-venous thrombosis?
 
  1. Two plus palpable pedal pulses
  2. Shortness of breath after activity
  3. Swelling in one leg with pitting edema
  4. Bilateral calf tenderness after walking up a flight of stairs

Question 2

Changes in the gastrointestinal system normally associated with aging include
 
  A) increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
  B) increased absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
  C) decreased incidence of cholelithiasis.
  D) decreased esophageal motility.


bd5255

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 386
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Two plus palpable pedal pulses is a normal assessment finding.

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
Nursing history for nose and sinus assessment Nursing history for nose and sinus assessment
Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States, 2010–2012, Age 20 and Older, Based on Race and ... Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States, 2010–2012, Age 20 and Older, Based on Race and ...
Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ... Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ...
Examples of endocrine disorders. (B) A patient with a goiter. Examples of endocrine disorders. (B) A patient with a goiter.
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ... A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...
Video: How to make cDNA Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library