Asked by Sheldon Sprague on Jun 25, 2024
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The nurse completed assessments on several patients. Which assessment finding will the nurse record as normal?
A) Pulse strength 3
B) 1+ pitting edema
C) Constricting pupils when directly illuminated
D) Hyperactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants
Pitting Edema
A condition characterized by swelling in the body's tissues which, when pressed, leaves an indent that slowly fills back in, often indicative of fluid accumulation or poor circulation.
Pulse Strength
A qualitative measure of the force or quality of the heartbeat as felt through the walls of the arteries.
Bowel Sounds
The noises made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through the gastrointestinal tract, typically heard with a stethoscope during a physical exam.
- Detect regular and irregular findings in health assessments.
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Learning Objectives
- Detect regular and irregular findings in health assessments.
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