Author Question: The nurse correctly assesses a patient's abdomen by following the sequence of 1. Inspection, ... (Read 103 times)

rl · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse correctly assesses a patient's abdomen by following the sequence of

1. Inspection, palpation, and auscultation.
2. Palpation, inspection, and auscultation.
3. Palpation, auscultation, and inspection.
4. Inspection, auscultation, and palpation.

Question 2

While assessing the feet of a 72-year-old male patient with diabetes, the nurse noted that there were no cuts, cracks, or blisters.

The patient stated, I don't have as much feeling in my feet as I used to. The nurse correctly understands that the patient is most likely suffering from
1. Paresthesia.
2. Infection.
3. Lentigines.
4. Necrosis.