Nursing Assessment of Lower Extremities

What is one of the factors contributing to Latinos in the U.S. having a higher risk of developing diabetes compared to non-Hispanic Caucasians?

Which type of arteries are thicker and dilate less effectively according to the text?

What is a suggested strategy for managing health and wellness mentioned in the text?

Which one of these is NOT mentioned as part of a nursing history assessment in the text?

What is one of the reasons for advising the client to void before abdominal assessment, as mentioned in the text?

What is one of the signs of skin abnormalities mentioned in the text during a physical assessment?

What might asymmetrical contour in the abdomen indicate, based on the text?

What is the recommended order of assessment for a comprehensive physical examination?

Which of the following is NOT included in the factors to consider during a physical assessment?

What does a sustained decrease of at least 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure or 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure indicate?

What does cyanosis refer to in a physical assessment?

Where would you auscultate for a bruit during a physical examination of the cardiovascular system?

Which valve area is associated with the 4th and 5th left intercostal space along the mid-clavicular line?

When is the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves (S1) heard best during the cardiac cycle?

"S3" heart sound is most likely to be heard in which group of individuals?

What does nonpitting edema feel like?

How is a 3+ pulse intensity described?

What does cyanosis and marked edema indicate?

What does it indicate if skin is thin, shiny, or waxy shiny with reduced hair and ulceration?

In the grading of the intensity of pulses, what does 1+ represent?

What does a dusky red color when limb is lowered indicate?

What does a capillary refill test help indicate?

Which racial/ethnic groups have a higher incidence of hypertension according to the text?

What should a nursing history of the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems include?

Why is it important to obtain data from observation, auscultation, palpation, and patient history when assessing the cardiovascular system?

Which of the following is a key question to ask during a nursing assessment of the cardiovascular system?

Why is understanding how symptoms affect a patient's lifestyle important during a cardiovascular assessment?

Which data source is NOT typically included in a nursing history of the cardiovascular system?

How can patient, family, and medical history contribute to the assessment of cardiovascular systems?

Which question aims to understand the patient's perception about the cause of their cardiovascular symptoms?

What type of data is essential for an effective assessment of the cardiovascular system?

What is the significance of high lactose intolerance among certain ethnic groups?

Which abdominal finding is indicative of a distended and palpable tense mass?

What is a characteristic symptom of high fiber diets with high quantities of raw fresh foods?

Which ethnic groups have a higher incidence of high lactose intolerance?

Which sign suggests liver disease when palpating the abdomen?

What does muscle wasting and loss of fibroconnective tissue result in?

Why is decreased medication absorption associated with certain ethnic groups?

What is the significance of hyperactive bowel sounds (>35 per minute)?