Author Question: A patient has smooth, taut, shiny skin on the calves and thighs. When the skin is pressed, a ... (Read 78 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient has smooth, taut, shiny skin on the calves and thighs. When the skin is pressed, a depression 1 inch deep is made and is very slow to disappear. This finding would be documented as

a. 3+ pitting edema of the calves c. fluid volume deficit
b. mild edema in the calves d. hyponatremia

Question 2

While conducting a physical examination with a patient, the nurse is using the fingers to detect vibration. Which of the following examination techniques is the nurse using?

a. Inspection c. Percussion
b. Auscultation d. Palpation

lou · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Pitting edema is rated on a four-point scale: +0 means no pitting; +1 is mild pitting of up to 1/4 of an inch; +2 is moderate pitting of between 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch; +3 is severe pitting of between 1/2 to 1 inch; and +4 is also severe pitting that is greater than 1 inch.

Answer to Question 2

D
The technique of palpation uses the hands and finger to assess temperature, texture, pulses, and swelling, vibration, and shape and consistency of organs or masses.