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Harman Singh
on Dec 04, 2024
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A patient's ankles appear swollen.When the nurse assesses the edema,the skin depresses 6 mm,and the depression lasts 2 minutes.How should the nurse document this finding?
A) Trace edema
B) +1 edema
C) +2 edema
D) +3 edema
+3 Edema
A classification indicating moderate to severe swelling involving fluid accumulation in the tissues.
Depression
A mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy or motivation.
- Perceive normal and abnormal indicators in patient assessments.
- Present strategies for assessing designated health measures including capillary refill, pedal pulses, and jugular venous pressure.
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive normal and abnormal indicators in patient assessments.
- Present strategies for assessing designated health measures including capillary refill, pedal pulses, and jugular venous pressure.
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