Pitting ankle edema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rank in order the sequence of events leading to joint destruction in secondary osteoarthritis (OA) beginning with the effect of an injury to the cervical spine. A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth B. Bony articular surfaces in joint exposed C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain - ANSWER-C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain B...

CMS Maternal Newborn Practice Questions With 100% Verified Answers A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation during a prenatal examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - answerBlurred vision - indication of preeclampsia Expected findings: non pitting ankle edema, 10 fetal movements in 2 hr, leg cramps A nurse is caring or a newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take...

OB/Gyn NBME/ UWORLD (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A Q: 36 AAF w/ heavy feeling in lower abdomen for 1 year. 9-10 days periods w/heavy cramps. 2 first trimester miscarraiges. Mobile globular mass w/several protuberances below the umbilicus. Dx Answer: Leiomyoma uteri. Q: 10. 32 w/ pelvic pain for past 2 days after period ended. Hx of heavy periods w/clots. Hx of sp abortion. Irregularly enlarged uterus, dilated cervix @ 5cm w/ spherical fi...

HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE 1. The practical nurse enters a male client's room to administer routine morning medications, and the client is on the phone. Which action is best for the PN to take? A. Ask another nurse to go back with the medication when the client's hung up the phone B. Wait for the client to excuse himself from the telephone conversation, and observe the client takin...

CLT – treatment exam question with complete solutions to adjust to hypersensitivity with light MLD and bandage techniques pain usually diminishes within few sessions - MLD: NOOOOO unless combined with lymphedema, then for analgesic effect with or without compression - Treat WHOLE BODY, unlike in LDA, include regional lymph nodes, lighter pressures in MLD and may need to use compression in initial tx or not, always with padding (anterior tibial area with non-dense materials (Komprex...

2+ pitting ankle edema - Ans FLUID OVERLOAD - hemodilution and DECREASED HCT (34%) HPYERkalemia - Ans Muscle weakness - monitor muscle strength; BRADYCARDIA HYPOTENSION INCREASED GI MOTILITY Administering oral potassium with K+ 5,5 (Hyperkalemia) - Ans Withhold medication

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter - A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds Using the...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN 100% Correct | Updated 2024 A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter -Answ...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

HF NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED 1. A patient with a history of chronic heart failure is admitted to the emergency department with severe dyspnea and a dry, hacking cough. The patient has pitting edema in both ankles, blood pressure (BP) of 170/100, an apical pulse rate of 92, and respirations 28. The most important assessment for the nurse to accomplish next is to a. auscultate the lung sounds. b. assess the orientation. c. check the capillary refill. d. palpate the ab...