An Older Male Adult Has Peripheral Edema and Brownish Skin

question 14

Multiple Choice

An older male adult has peripheral edema and brownish skin below the knees bilaterally.Which goal does the nurse use specifically in this older person's plan of care, to manage his condition?

• A)Promote perfusion to the periphery.
• B)Maintain dependent positioning.
• C)Protect skin from ultraviolet rays.
• D)Promote lower extremity compression.

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