When Performing an Assessment with a Patient Who Has Chronic

question 5

Multiple Choice

When performing an assessment with a patient who has chronic PAD,what should the nurse expect to find?

• A) Edema around the ankles and feet
• B) Ulceration around the medial malleoli
• C) Draining ulcer on the heel
• D) Prolonged capillary refill

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Definitions:

Acidosis

A condition characterized by an excessive acidity in the body fluids, especially the blood.

Carbonic Acid Levels

The concentration of carbonic acid in a solution, which is important in the buffering of blood pH.

pH Increases

A condition indicating that a solution is becoming less acidic and more alkaline, moving toward a higher pH value.

Plasma pH

Plasma pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood plasma, crucial for maintaining various physiological processes.