Asked by Patrick Bartholomew on May 26, 2024
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When completing the assessment of an immobilized patient,the most likely place for the nurse to assess edema includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Face
B) Feet
C) Sacrum
D) Abdomen
E) Legs
Assess Edema
The evaluation of swelling in body tissues due to the accumulation of excess fluid.
Immobilized Patient
Refers to a patient who is unable to move freely on their own, often due to injury, surgery, or illness.
Sacrum
A triangular bone at the base of the spine and at the upper and back part of the pelvic cavity, formed from fused vertebrae.
- Analyze the physiological transformations and challenges associated with immobility.
Verified Answer
DR
Dayne RangelJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B,C,E
Explanation :
Because edema moves to dependent body regions as a result of gravity,assessment of the immobilized patient includes the sacrum,legs,and feet.Face and abdomen are not dependent areas.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the physiological transformations and challenges associated with immobility.
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