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What could be the reason behind the presence of warm skin and brown pigmentation around an adult client's ankles?
What could be the reason behind the presence of warm skin and brown pigmentation around an adult client's ankles?
- Venous insufficiency (correct)
- Arterial occlusive disease
- Varicose veins
- Ankle edema
What symptom would suggest that a client may be experiencing intermittent claudication?
What symptom would suggest that a client may be experiencing intermittent claudication?
- Tingling sensation in the legs
- Swollen ankles
- Leg pain or cramping during exercise (correct)
- Chest pain
What is the recommended action to reduce risk factors for peripheral vascular disease?
What is the recommended action to reduce risk factors for peripheral vascular disease?
- Resting frequently
- Getting regular exercise (correct)
- Drinking large quantities of milk
- Eating a high-protein diet
What is the correct way to use a Doppler ultrasound probe to detect blood flow in the femoral artery?
What is the correct way to use a Doppler ultrasound probe to detect blood flow in the femoral artery?
What should the nurse assess in a client who had a mastectomy 2 years ago?
What should the nurse assess in a client who had a mastectomy 2 years ago?
What is the term for a condition characterized by a decrease in blood flow to the legs?
What is the term for a condition characterized by a decrease in blood flow to the legs?
What is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?
What is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?
What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about coronary heart disease?
What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about coronary heart disease?
What may the nurse anticipate when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?
What may the nurse anticipate when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?
What should the nurse do when preparing to auscultate a female adult client's carotid arteries?
What should the nurse do when preparing to auscultate a female adult client's carotid arteries?
What is a potential challenge when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?
What is a potential challenge when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?
Why should the nurse palpate the arteries before auscultation?
Why should the nurse palpate the arteries before auscultation?
What is the significance of an S3 heart sound detected in an adolescent client?
What is the significance of an S3 heart sound detected in an adolescent client?
What does an opening snap heard during diastole indicate?
What does an opening snap heard during diastole indicate?
What is a characteristic of sinus arrhythmia?
What is a characteristic of sinus arrhythmia?
What is the characteristic of the fourth heart sound, S4?
What is the characteristic of the fourth heart sound, S4?
What is the priority consideration for the nurse when caring for an adult female client with a BMI of 38.7?
What is the priority consideration for the nurse when caring for an adult female client with a BMI of 38.7?
What is the nurse's role in assessing an adult client with a heart condition?
What is the nurse's role in assessing an adult client with a heart condition?
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