Answer to Question 1
B
Adaptation for a sensory deficit indicates that the patient alters his behavior to accommodate for his sensory deficit, such as turning the unaffected ear toward the speaker. Cleaning the ear would not have an effect for a patient with presbycusis. Avoiding others because of a sensory deficit is maladaptive. Asking the nurse to speak loud alters the environment but does not adapt the patient's behavior.
Answer to Question 2
D
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A The patient with vascular insufficiency of the lower extremities would have decreased hair growth on the legs and feet.
B The patient with vascular insufficiency typically has a shiny appearance of the skin of the lower extremities.
C The patient with vascular insufficiency characteristically shows blanching of the skin on elevation.
D The patient with vascular insufficiency of the lower extremities may exhibit diminished pedal pulses and even diminished posterior tibial pulses.