Which Clinical Finding by the Nurse Is Considered Normal in the Older

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which clinical finding by the nurse is considered normal in the older adult client?

• A) A hemoglobin of 10 g/dL two days post-joint replacement
• B) Reports of the hands and feet feeling extremely warm
• C) Skin tear with bruising, re-bleeding, and prolonged healing time
• D) Poor or weak pulse amplitude in bilateral lower extremities

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