Author Question: A nurse is assessing an 82-year-old patient with diabetes. Based on the individual's age, the nurse ... (Read 54 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is assessing an 82-year-old patient with diabetes. Based on the individual's age, the nurse should pay particular attention to the patient's

1. Skin elasticity.
2. Fingernails.
3. Toenails.
4. Feet.

Question 2

When determining the appropriate size of thigh-high antiembolism hose, a nurse would obtain which of the following measurements?

1. Length from gluteal fold to the bottom of the heel
2. Length from midthigh to the tip of the toe
3. Circumference of the knee
4. Amount of edema noted in the ankles