The nurse is caring for a patient who returned from the tropics 2 weeks ago. The patient has been diagnosed with lymphangitis and is experiencing lymphedema. You are aware that the lymphedema may be due to what?
A) Obstructed lymph vessels
B) Sensitivity to antibiotics
C) Excessive lymph is the vascular space
D) Improper anticoagulant use
Question 2
A client tells you during her admission assessment that she is taking several herbs and supplements. She states she read a theory about how this would help slow down the aging process. She asks you if you believe in this approach.
In preparing to respond to her question, you would consider which of the following theories of aging?
A) cross-link theory
B) error theory
C) free radical theory
D) nutritional theory
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Fundus of white pateint and black patient
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Head of a patient with tertiary syphilis.