The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Status

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is status post operative from a vein stripping. What would the nurse monitor for?

• A) Swelling in the inoperative leg
• B) Blood on the dressing on the inoperative leg
• C) Warm, pink toes in the inoperative leg
• D) Swelling in the operative leg

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Definitions:

Bronchial Tree

A series of tubes that begins where the distal end of the trachea branches.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus and larynx, involved in breathing, swallowing, and speaking.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after the completion of a normal inspiration.

Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum amount of air an individual can inhale after completing a normal, restful exhalation, important in respiratory assessments.