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medsurg test 3
lawson care of ct. w/ peripheral arteriosclerosis
Question | Answer |
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nurse is performing assessment on a ct. who has chronic PAD (peripheral arterial disease). the nurse should expect to find. | pallor on elevation of the ct's limbs and rubor when his limbs are dependent (down). |
nurse caring for ct. with PAD. the nurse should expect that the ct. will sleep most comfortable in which of the following positions? | with the affected limb hanging from the bed **ct's who have severe PAD may find comfort with the affected limb in a dependent position. the other positions will not promote circulation in the lower extremities. |
a nurse is caring for ct. who has chronic venous insufficiency, the provider prescribed thigh high compression stockings. the nurse should instruct the ct. to? | apply the stockings in the morning upon awakening and before getting OOB |
ct has DVTand has been taking heparin for 1 wk. 2 days ago PCP prescribed coumadin. ct questions nurse about being on heparin and coumadin at the same time. which response by the nurse is appropriate? | warfarin takes 3-4 days to achieve therapeutic anticoagulant effects. heparin will be discontinued soon. |