The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing ...

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The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing manifestations of peripheral vascular disease. When gathering subjective information from the client, the nurse should ask about:
 
  1. The client's temperature.
  2. The distribution of body hair.
  3. Burning or numbness in the legs.
  4. Blood pressure.

Question 2

The client with peripheral vascular disease is in the physician's office for a checkup and reevaluation. The nurse should assess subjective data by:
 
  1. Noting skin lesions.
  2. Inquiring about dietary habits.
  3. Determining level of edema.
  4. Checking pedal pulses.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Temperature is an objective assessment.
2. Distribution is noted on examination by the nurse.
3. Burning or numbness is subjective data.
4. Blood pressure is objective data gathered by the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Noting skin lesions is objective data.
2. Dietary habits are considered subjective data.
3. Edema is objective data.
4. Checking pulses is gathering objective data.