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When Performing an Assessment of a 65-Year-Old Man with a History

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When performing an assessment of a 65-year-old man with a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease, the nurse notices bilateral pitting edema in the lower legs. The skin is puffy and tight but of normal colour. There is no increased redness or tenderness, and the peripheral pulses are equal and strong. In this situation, which of the following is the most likely cause of the edema?


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Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to perform.

Clanging

A pattern of speech where words are chosen based on their sound rather than their meaning, often observed in psychiatric conditions.

Echolalia

The involuntary repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, often a symptom of autism or other neurological disorder.

Neologism

The creation or use of new words or expressions, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.

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