Which Nursing Intervention Is Appropriate to Assess for Neurovascular Competency

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention is appropriate to assess for neurovascular competency in a child who fell off the monkey bars at school and hurt his arm?

• A) The degree of motion and ability to position the extremity
• B) The length, diameter, and shape of the extremity
• C) The amount of swelling noted in the extremity and pain intensity
• D) The skin color, temperature, movement, sensation, and capillary refill of the extremity

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Definitions:

Edema

A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid accumulating in the cavities or tissues of the body.

Inflamed

A condition characterized by redness, swelling, and often pain in a part of the body, typically as a reaction to injury or infection.

Puffy

Swollen, often used to describe parts of the body or areas of skin that are temporarily enlarged.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system responsible for transmitting information throughout the body through electrical and chemical signals.