When Assessing the Circulation to the Lower Leg of a Client

question 15

Multiple Choice

When assessing the circulation to the lower leg of a client who has had knee surgery, which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Feel for the temperature of the foot.
• B)Visually inspect the colour of the foot.
• C)Check the client's pedal pulses using the fingertips.
• D)Compress the nail beds to determine capillary refill time.

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Definitions:

Human Capital Flow

The movement and development of employees' skills and knowledge within and between organizations, which can impact innovation and economic growth.

Succession Management

Strategic process of identifying and preparing suitable employees through mentoring, training, and job rotations to replace key players within an organization as they retire or leave.

Turnover Rates

The percentage of employees leaving a company within a certain period, which could be indicative of the workplace environment, job satisfaction, or other factors.

Human Capital Stocks

The accumulated skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.