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Ebrown · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a client recovering from abdominal surgery for the development of a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

1. Pain and tenderness of the lower extremity
2. Red area on a limb that is warm to the touch
3. Unexplained dyspnea
4. Chest pain
5. Hemoptysis
6. Drop in blood pressure

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a client with indirect techniques to improve swallowing. Which of the following are techniques included in the nurse's assistance? (Select all that apply.)

1. Tongue mobility exercises
2. Application of ice
3. Repetitive head lift exercises
4. Positioning
5. Range-of-motion exercises for the neck
6. Range-of-motion exercises for the shoulders

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The client may describe limb pain as aching, cramping, sharp, dull, severe, or mild. Tenderness and pain of the lower extremity and a red area that is warm to touch are also indications that the disorder is present. Other signs and symptoms include unexplained dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis. A drop in blood pressure is not an indication for a deep vein thrombosis.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Indirect techniques to improve swallowing include tongue mobility exercises, application of ice, and repetitive head lift exercises. Positioning is a compensatory mechanism. Range-of-motion exercises for the neck or shoulders does not help improve swallowing.