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During an assessment, the nurse uses the profile sign to detect:
 
  a. Pitting edema.
  b. Early clubbing.
  c. Symmetry of the fingers.
  d. Insufficient capillary refill.

Question 2

A 67-year-old patient states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment. This pain is relieved by sitting for approximately 2 minutes; then he is able to resume his activities.
 
  The nurse interprets that this patient is most likely experiencing:
  a.
  Claudication.
  b.
  Sore muscles.
  c.
  Muscle cramps.
  d.
  Venous insufficiency.



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sarajane1989

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse should use the profile sign (viewing the finger from the side) to detect early clubbing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Intermittent claudication feels like a cramp and is usually relieved by rest within 2 minutes. The other responses are not correct.




Pineapplelove6

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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