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A patient has been diagnosed with venous stasis. Which of these findings would the nurse most likely observe?

Pallor of the toes and cyanosis of the nail beds

Thin, shiny, atrophic skin

Brownish discoloration to the skin of the lower leg

Unilateral cool foot

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Pallor and cyanosis: Indicative of arterial insufficiency, not venous disease.

B. Thin, shiny skin: Seen in peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

C. Brownish discoloration: Caused by hemosiderin deposits from chronic venous congestion.

D. Unilateral cool foot: Suggests acute arterial obstruction.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Decreased adaptation to darkness: This change is related to decreased rod function but is not responsible for presbyopia.

B. Loss of lens elasticity: Correct. Presbyopia is caused by the age-related loss of elasticity in the lens, which reduces the ability to focus on near objects.

C. Decreased distance vision abilities: This may occur with other conditions like myopia but does not cause presbyopia.

D. Degeneration of the cornea: This can affect vision but is not responsible for presbyopia.

A. 3,1,2,5,4 B. 2,1,4,5,3 C. 2,1,3,4,5 D. 3,2,1,5,4

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Begin with inspection to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities. Auscultate before palpation and percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds. Determine areas of pain to avoid causing discomfort during palpation and percussion. Lightly palpate to assess for tenderness or masses. Percuss last to evaluate organ size and detect abnormal fluid or gas.
B. Begin with inspection to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities. Auscultate before palpation and percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds. Determine areas of pain to avoid causing discomfort during palpation and percussion. Lightly palpate to assess for tenderness or masses. Percuss last to evaluate organ size and detect abnormal fluid or gas.
C. Begin with inspection to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities. Auscultate before palpation and percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds. Determine areas of pain to avoid causing discomfort during palpation and percussion. Lightly palpate to assess for tenderness or masses. Percuss last to evaluate organ size and detect abnormal fluid or gas.
D. Begin with inspection to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities. Auscultate before palpation and percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds. Determine areas of pain to avoid causing discomfort during palpation and percussion. Lightly palpate to assess for tenderness or masses. Percuss last to evaluate organ size and detect abnormal fluid or gas.

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