During a Routine Visit to the Clinic,a Patient Takes Off

question 39

Multiple Choice

During a routine visit to the clinic,a patient takes off his shoes and shows the nurse "this awful sore that won't heal." On examination,the nurse notes on the left great toe a 3-cm round ulcer with a pale ischemic base,well-defined edges,and no drainage.The nurse will assess for other signs and symptoms of:

• A)varicosities.
• B)a venous stasis ulcer.
• C)an arterial ischemic ulcer.
• D)pitting edema.

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Definitions:

Lacking Validity

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Thematic Apperception Test

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Implicit Motives

Unconscious desires, aspirations, or needs that influence one's behaviors and attitudes.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings are kept out of conscious awareness.