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kamilo84

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When using a 0 to 4+ scale to grade pulse quality, how should the nurse record a normal volume pulse?
 
  a. 1+
  b. 2+
  c. 3+
  d. 4+

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an immune compromised patient. The patient displays a low-grade fever and complains of a burning and shooting pain, along with itching and tingling, that progresses from the clavicle to the scapula.
 
  The nurse suspects that the patient will undergo evaluation for which infection?
  a. Hepatitis C
  b. Shingles
  c. Candidiasis
  d. Cryptococcosis


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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A 0 to 4+ scale for grading pulse quality is as follows: 0Absent, +1Weak, thready, +2Light volume, +3Normal volume, and +4Full, bounding. The nurse should be aware of the type of scale used in different facilities.

Answer to Question 2

B
The immune compromised patient may experience opportunistic infections. Hepatitis C, bacterial infections, and cryptococcosis are all opportunistic infections, but the symptoms this patient is experiencing are consistent with shingles.


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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