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
Patient with exophthalmos.
Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As
fetus 12 weeks
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Examples of endocrine disorders. (D) A patient with gigantism.
Postural changes with pregnancy in 36 weeks