Examlex

Solved

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Admitted to the Hospital

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure and notes 1+ pitting edema of the left arm,as well as bilateral 1+ pitting edema in the client's ankles.The client's history indicates that the client has had a myocardial infarction and a left mastectomy.The nurse would suspect which of the following causes for the edema in the left arm?


Definitions:

Tall-grass Prairies

Extensive grasslands characterized by tall grasses, found in the central United States, providing rich habitats for diverse species.

Prospectors

Prospectors are individuals who search for mineral deposits, particularly gold and other precious metals, often in the context of historical gold rushes.

Mining Syndicates

Groups of investors or companies joined together for the purpose of resource extraction, particularly in the mining sector, pooling resources and sharing risks and profits.

Indian Affairs

Policies and actions relating to the management, interaction, and relations between the United States government and Native American tribes and individuals.

Related Questions