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melina_rosy

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A patient has smooth, taut, shiny skin on the calves and thighs. When the skin is pressed, a depression 1 inch deep is made and is very slow to disappear. This finding would be documented as
 
  a. 3+ pitting edema of the calves c. fluid volume deficit
  b. mild edema in the calves d. hyponatremia

Question 2

While conducting a physical examination with a patient, the nurse is using the fingers to detect vibration. Which of the following examination techniques is the nurse using?
 
  a. Inspection c. Percussion
  b. Auscultation d. Palpation



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Answer to Question 1

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Pitting edema is rated on a four-point scale: +0 means no pitting; +1 is mild pitting of up to 1/4 of an inch; +2 is moderate pitting of between 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch; +3 is severe pitting of between 1/2 to 1 inch; and +4 is also severe pitting that is greater than 1 inch.

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The technique of palpation uses the hands and finger to assess temperature, texture, pulses, and swelling, vibration, and shape and consistency of organs or masses.




melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


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