Which of the Following Should the Nurse Determine Before Assessing

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the nurse determine before assessing a patient with a history of lower extremity edema?

• A)Ask the patient for his or her position of comfort.
• B)Auscultate breath sounds.
• C)Inspect the skin for pallor.
• D)Palpate the thorax.

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