Nusa 401 plqs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a patient who has severe edema in his legs. The nurse assesses this edema to be 3 + and pitting. The patient says he has been sitting with his legs in a dependent position for several hours. What is the priority action for the nurse? - correct answer Raise legs about 30 cm (12 inches) off table and ask person to wag feet for 30 seconds to drain off venous blood The primary muscles of respiration include the diaphragm and intercostals - correct answer TRUE ...