Which of the following interventions in the care that preceded ...

[Haya94]

Which of the following interventions in the care that preceded the death of a female, Jewish older American was most likely to have warranted special consideration?
 
  A) The client required transfusions of packed red blood cells during her care.
  B) Assessment by a male physician was required.
  C) An autopsy was ordered due to the client's unique disease etiology.
  D) A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order was recommended by the care team when the client's disease progressed.

Question 2

An older patient complains of aching and swelling in the right leg. The nurse notes cyanosis of the extremity and suspects a possible venous thromboembolism. What is the most likely site of the patient's thromboembolism?
 
  A) Aorta
  B) Inferior vena cava
  C) Superior vena cava
  D) Iliofemoral segment

[swimkari]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Autopsy is often opposed in the context of Jewish religious and cultural beliefs. Blood transfusions, assessment by a physician of the opposite sex, and DNR orders are not noted to be particular issues in the context of this culture.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
If the inferior vena cava is involved, bilateral swelling, aching, and cyanosis of the lower extremities, engorgement of the superficial veins, and tenderness along the femoral veins will be present. Similar signs will appear with involvement of the iliofemoral segment, but only on the affected extremity. Neither the aorta nor the superior vena cava is commonly involved.