Author Question: Which abnormality of the nail bed can be caused by iron deficiency anemia? a. Beau's lines b. ... (Read 72 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which abnormality of the nail bed can be caused by iron deficiency anemia?

a. Beau's lines
b. Paronychia
c. Koilonychia
d. Splinter hemorrhages

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has had a carpel tunnel repair. The patient has a temperature of 97 F and is shivering. Which of the following is the best reason for this condition?

a. The patient is dressed only in a gown.
b. Anesthesia lowers metabolism.
c. The surgical suite has laminar flow.
d. The open body cavity contributed to heat loss.

Meganchabluk · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Beau's lines can be caused by systemic illness or a nail injury.
B Paronychia can be caused by a local infection or trauma.
C Koilonychia, or spoon nail, can be caused by iron deficiency anemia.
D Splinter hemorrhages can be caused by minor trauma, endocarditis, and trichinosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
The operating suite and recovery room environments are cool. The patient's anesthetically depressed level of body function results in lowering of metabolism and a fall in body temperature. The patient being dressed in a gown and laminar flow in the surgical suite can contribute to a decrease in temperature, but the length of time required for this procedure would minimize this effect. Also, the patient in this type of case does not have a large open body cavity to contribute to heat loss.