The nurse is caring for a patient who returned from the tropics 2 weeks ago. The patient has been diagnosed with lymphangitis and is experiencing lymphedema. You are aware that the lymphedema may be due to what?
A) Obstructed lymph vessels
B) Sensitivity to antibiotics
C) Excessive lymph is the vascular space
D) Improper anticoagulant use
Question 2
A client tells you during her admission assessment that she is taking several herbs and supplements. She states she read a theory about how this would help slow down the aging process. She asks you if you believe in this approach.
In preparing to respond to her question, you would consider which of the following theories of aging?
A) cross-link theory
B) error theory
C) free radical theory
D) nutritional theory
Visual Acuity Testing: Assist the patient in occluding the eye.
Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
Measuring Patient Height
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Toxoplasma gondii in the heart of an HIV patient.