An Older Patient Has an Increase in Pitting Edema of Both

question 4

Multiple Choice

An older patient has an increase in pitting edema of both ankles and is experiencing breathlessness. The patient is not experiencing any pain. What action should the nurse take to help the patient at this time?

• A) Allow the patient to rest.
• B) Measure intake and output.
• C) Measure the patient's weight.
• D) Contact the physician for further evaluation and treatment.

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Definitions:

Stapes

A small, stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of channels and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and balance.

Oval Window

The beginning of the inner ear.

Vestibule

An entrance or enclosed anteroom leading to a larger space, often found in buildings or anatomical structures.