A patient has returned to the unit following a peripheral arteriogram. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedis pulse is not palpable and the foot is cold. What should be the nurse's immediate action?

Notify the physician of this finding

Elevate the limb on two pillows

Cover the limb with a blanket

Reposition the limb and reassess

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. A cold, pulseless foot indicates compromised blood flow, a medical emergency following an arteriogram. The nurse should immediately notify the physician to address potential vascular occlusion.

B. Elevating the limb can further impair circulation if blood flow is already compromised.

C. Covering the limb will not address the underlying issue of impaired circulation.

D. Repositioning may delay timely intervention in what may be a vascular emergency.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A ketogenic diet does not focus on high sodium or high sugar, as high sugar intake would increase carbohydrate levels.

B. A ketogenic diet is high in fat rather than low in fat.

C. High carbohydrates are avoided in a ketogenic diet, as the goal is to limit carbohydrates to promote ketone production.

D. The ketogenic diet consists of high fat and low carbohydrates, which helps to manage seizure activity by altering the brain's energy source to ketones rather than glucose.

A. Bradycardia and hypotension B. Tachycardia and dry cough C. Scleral injection and tearing D. Changes in eye pigmentation

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Timolol is a beta-blocker that can be absorbed systemically, leading to side effects such as bradycardia and hypotension, which require monitoring.

B. Tachycardia and dry cough are not common side effects of timolol; dry cough is more associated with ACE inhibitors.

C. Scleral injection and tearing are not common side effects and are not expected with timolol use.

D. Changes in eye pigmentation are more commonly seen with prostaglandin analogs, not with beta-blockers like timolol.

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A patient has returned to the unit following a peripheral arteriogram. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedis pulse is not palpable and the foot is cold. What should be the nurse's immediate action?

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