The nurse observes that an older adult patient has no hair on the ...

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The nurse observes that an older adult patient has no hair on the lower legs. The nurse should assess further for the sufficiency of _________ ________.
 
  ANS:

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. What essential supplies should this nurse gather? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Flashlight
  b. Gloves
  c. Red pen
  d. Thermometer
  e. Scissors

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Answer to Question 1

arterial flow

Reduced arterial flow causes lack of hair on the lower extremities due to inadequate blood flow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Items essential to the nurse's assessment are a penlight or flashlight, a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, a thermometer, gloves, gait belt, watch with second hand, scissors, black pen, and a tongue blade.