Author Question: The nurse is planning to assess for edema in a client who is bedridden. Which area should the nurse ... (Read 109 times)

bb · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is planning to assess for edema in a client who is bedridden. Which area should the nurse use for this assessment?

1. Upper extremities
2. Lower extremities
3. Periorbital area
4. Sacral area

Question 2

A client is experiencing dyspnea because of fluid volume excess. In which position should the nurse place this client?

1. Prone, with his head to one side
2. Dorsal recumbent with his legs elevated
3. In reverse Trendelenburg
4. In high Fowler's

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The upper extremities are not used to assess for edema in the bedridden client.
2. The lower extremities are not used to assess for edema in the bedridden client.
3. The periorbital area is not used to assess for edema in the bedridden client.
4. Edematous fluid settles to a dependent area, which is found above the sacrum in bedridden clients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. This position would promote drainage of fluid toward the heart and lungs, thereby increasing dyspnea.
2. This position would promote drainage of fluid toward the heart and lungs, thereby increasing dyspnea.
3. This position would promote drainage of fluid toward the heart and lungs, thereby increasing dyspnea.
4. High Fowler's position allows for improved ventilation and lung expansion.