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

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Heart failure
• B)Venous thrombosis
• C)A local inflammation
• D)Blockage of lymphatic drainage

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