The Nurse Is Concerned That the Hand with an Arterial

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that the hand with an arterial line in the wrist is becoming ischemic. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Delayed capillary refill
• B) Pale skin color of the wrist and hand
• C) Reduced pulses in the brachial artery
• D) Hand cold to touch
• E) Blood pressure discrepancy of 15 mm Hg

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Definitions:

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Directional Term

A term used to describe the location of one anatomical structure in relation to another.

Cephalad

A directional term used in anatomy and medicine to indicate moving towards the head or situated near the head.

Inferior

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