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What is a risk factor for Latinos in the U.S. according to the text?
What is a risk factor for Latinos in the U.S. according to the text?
- Annual check ups
- Exercise
- Developing diabetes (correct)
- Compliance with medication
Which assessment technique is NOT used for abdominal assessment?
Which assessment technique is NOT used for abdominal assessment?
- Visual inspection (correct)
- Palpation
- Auscultation
- Percussion
Which of the following is a possible indication of skin abnormalities during an abdominal assessment?
Which of the following is a possible indication of skin abnormalities during an abdominal assessment?
- Flat, rounded contour
- Purple striae (correct)
- Visible peristalsis
- Normal vascular pattern
What is a common gastrointestinal symptom to include in nursing history as per the text?
What is a common gastrointestinal symptom to include in nursing history as per the text?
What are some possible signs of peripheral vascular abnormalities as mentioned in the text?
What are some possible signs of peripheral vascular abnormalities as mentioned in the text?
What type of data should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
What type of data should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
What remains the most common cause of death in the United States according to the text?
What remains the most common cause of death in the United States according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT part of the data obtained for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Which of the following is NOT part of the data obtained for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Which characteristic should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Which characteristic should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
What specific symptom-related questions can aid in assessing the impact of symptoms on a patient's lifestyle?
What specific symptom-related questions can aid in assessing the impact of symptoms on a patient's lifestyle?
What does nonpitting edema feel like on touch and how does it respond to firm pressure applied over the skin for 5 seconds?
What does nonpitting edema feel like on touch and how does it respond to firm pressure applied over the skin for 5 seconds?
Which pulse grading indicates a full/bounding pulse?
Which pulse grading indicates a full/bounding pulse?
How is mild pitting edema graded and what does it look like?
How is mild pitting edema graded and what does it look like?
What does cyanosis, marked edema indicate in peripheral perfusion assessment?
What does cyanosis, marked edema indicate in peripheral perfusion assessment?
Which group has a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?
Which group has a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?
What is the recommended order of assessment when obtaining objective data during a physical examination?
What is the recommended order of assessment when obtaining objective data during a physical examination?
What does a sustained decrease of at least 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure or 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure indicate?
What does a sustained decrease of at least 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure or 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure indicate?
Where is the common location to auscultate for a bruit in the cardiovascular assessment?
Where is the common location to auscultate for a bruit in the cardiovascular assessment?
What is the significance of S3 heart sound during auscultation?
What is the significance of S3 heart sound during auscultation?
In individuals with no heart disease, what is expected to happen to the heart size throughout life?
In individuals with no heart disease, what is expected to happen to the heart size throughout life?
