A Client Has Lower Extremity Edema

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client has lower extremity edema.Which intervention should the nurse implement to help with this client's venous return?

• A) Increase the amount of daily exercise.
• B) Wear well-fitting shoes with dry socks.
• C) Adhere to prescribed medication regimen.
• D) Elevate the legs above the level of the heart.

Identify the classification of drugs (stimulants, depressants, opiates, etc.) and their common examples.

Recognize the physiological and psychological effects of drug withdrawal and how substance dependency is manifested.

Describe the role and impact of psychoactive drugs on mental health and behavior.

Analyze the factors influencing drug absorption and the concept of drug equivalency among different substances.

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