The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Patient Who Has

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data from a patient who has chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities. Which finding should the nurse expect?

• A)Leathery, brown skin
• B)Diminished pedal pulse
• C)Absence of pedal pulses
• D)Pallor in the extremities

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Definitions:

Saturation

A term that may refer to the point at which a solution can absorb no more of a substance or when an object is fully soaked with a liquid.

Osteoporosis

A bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both, leading to fragile and easily broken bones.

Calcium Deficiency

A state where the body lacks enough calcium, leading to weakened bones and other health issues.

Bone Mass

The amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones. It is a key indicator of bone strength and health.