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crazycityslicker

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Your client underwent a cardiac catheterization this morning through the left femoral site. The client's left leg is now cold and pale. Which additional assessment data could you use to confirm alteration in tissue perfusion?
 
  1. diminished pulses in the left leg
  2. absence of pitting edema
  3. slight discomfort at the left femoral site
  4. capillary refill of 2 seconds

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An elderly client whose right hip was replaced yesterday reports numbness and tingling in the right leg. What should you do?
 
  1. Reassure the client that this is a normal reaction.
  2. Assess neurovascular status and report the change in condition to the physician immediately.
  3. Administer pain medication and reposition the client.
  4. Encourage the client to relax and take deep breaths.


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lou

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

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crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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