Asked by Arlena Marie on May 26, 2024
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A 65-year-old man with emphysema and bronchitis has come to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. On assessment, the nurse might expect to see which finding?
A) Anasarca
B) Scleroderma
C) Pedal erythema
D) Clubbing of the nails
Clubbing
A physical finding characterized by the bulging of the tissues at the base of the nails, often associated with chronic oxygen deprivation or lung disorders.
Anasarca
Severe and generalized edema with swelling and accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
Pedal Erythema
Redness or inflammation of the skin on the feet, which can be a sign of infection, inflammation, or circulatory issues.
- Recognize skin conditions associated with systemic diseases.
- Understand the presentation and implications of nail changes in systemic conditions.
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Joseph CoueyMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Clubbing of the nails occurs with congenital cyanotic heart disease and neoplastic and pulmonary diseases. The other responses are assessment findings not associated with pulmonary diseases. Anasarca is bilateral or generalized edema all over the body and is not associated with pulmonary diseases. Scleroderma is tight, "hard" skin that causes problems with mobility and is not associated with pulmonary diseases. Pedal erythema is redness of the feet and is not associated with pulmonary diseases.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize skin conditions associated with systemic diseases.
- Understand the presentation and implications of nail changes in systemic conditions.