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SGallaher96

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A patient in sickle cell crisis has edema in the hands and feet. The nurse recognizes that this edema is caused by which condition?
 
  1. fluid overload
  2. poor venous return
  3. small vessel infarction
  4. dehydration

Question 2

A patient with chronic gastritis is experiencing tingling in the hands. The nurse recognizes that this patient might be exhibiting signs of which condition?
 
  1. iron deficiency anemia
  2. acute blood loss anemia
  3. folic acid deficiency anemia
  4. vitamin B12 deficiency anemia



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Answer to Question 1

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A vaso-occlusive or thrombotic crisis occurs when sickling develops in the microcirculation. Obstruction of blood flow triggers vasospasm that halts all blood flow in the vessel. Lack of blood flow leads to tissue ischemia and infarction. Infarction of small vessels in the extremities causes painful swelling of the hands and feet; large joints also may be affected. Fluid overload, poor venous return, and dehydration are not likely causes of swelling.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Because vitamin B12 is important for neurologic function, paresthesias develop in the extremities. Tingling hands are not associated with iron deficiency anemia, acute blood loss anemia, or folic acid anemia.




SGallaher96

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


recede

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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