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abarnes

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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

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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


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