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Redwolflake15

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A 61-year-old man has a longstanding history of peripheral artery disease that has progressed in recent months to acute limb ischemia (ALI). As a result, he has just undergone bilateral arterial bypass grafts and is postoperative day 1 .
 
  The nurse's most recent assessment reveals that the patient's left foot is cold to touch and dusky in appearance with nonpalpable peripheral pulses. How should the nurse respond to this assessment finding?
  A) Report the finding to the surgeon immediately.
  B) Encourage the patient to perform light activity and assist with range of motion exercises.
  C) Place a warm compress on the patient's foot to stimulate circulation.
  D) Administer a dose of the patient's prescribed anticoagulant.

Question 2

An older patient who is still physically active complains of progressive inability to maintain the home. The patient wants to research other living options and has significant financial resources.
 
  What should the nurse recommend to help meet the patient's living needs? 1. Adult day care
  2. Retirement community
  3. Skilled-nursing facility
  4. Residential care facility


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duy1981999

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Adult day care is an option for people with multiple comorbidities or people who need daytime supervision and activities. This type of setting would not be appropriate for the patient.


Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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