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moongchi

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The nurse has just recorded a positive iliopsoas test on a patient who has abdominal pain. This test is used to confirm a(n):
 
  a. Inflamed liver.
  b. Perforated spleen.
  c. Perforated appendix.
  d. Enlarged gallbladder.

Question 2

The nurse notices that a patient has ulcerations on the tips of the toes and on the lateral aspect of the ankles. This finding indicates:
 
  a. Lymphedema.
  b. Raynaud disease.
  c. Arterial insufficiency.
  d. Venous insufficiency.


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aliotak

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

ANS: C
An inflamed or perforated appendix irritates the iliopsoas muscle, producing pain in the RLQ.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ulcerations on the tips of the toes and lateral aspect of the ankles are indicative of arterial insufficiency


moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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