Asked by Nancy Butts on May 26, 2024
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The nurse is assessing for clubbing of the fingernails. Which is the best description of clubbing?
A) Nail bases that are firm and slightly tender
B) Curved nails with a convex profile and ridges across the nails
C) Nail bases that feel spongy with an angle of the nail base of 150 degrees
D) Nail bases with an angle of 180 degrees or greater and nail bases that feel spongy
Clubbing
A condition characterized by bulbous enlargement of the ends of one or more fingers or toes, usually associated with chronic oxygen deficiency or various diseases.
Convex Profile
An outwardly curved shape or surface, often describing the curvature of a facial profile.
Spongy
Relating to or resembling a sponge in structure, often used to describe textures that are porous, soft, and capable of absorbing fluids or compressing.
- Comprehend the anatomy, roles, and maintenance necessities of the skin, hair, and nails.
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Fomukong Cherlvis AzoMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The normal nail is firm at its base and has an angle of 160 degrees. In clubbing, the angle straightens to 180 degrees or greater and the nail base feels spongy.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the anatomy, roles, and maintenance necessities of the skin, hair, and nails.