Peripheral Vascular and Lymphatics Case Study – Flashcards
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Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulses.
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Pale, cool skin.
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Document the presence of the pulse heard by Doppler ultrasound.
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Determine the depth of the wound and underlying tissue damage.
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Insert a sterile, cotton-tipped applicator to measure the depth.
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"Have you experienced any leg cramping or pain in your legs?"
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"How far do you walk before the leg cramps begin?"
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-"Do your toes.." -"Do you feel tingling..."
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Position a stethoscope over the artery.
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Move the finger pads over the area using a gentle circular motion.
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Observe and compare the client's lower extremities.
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Compress the tissue more firmly for 5 seconds.
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Palpate for a wave transmission with the distal hand.
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Document this finding on the physical assessment form.
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Blood pressure cuff.
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-Stage 2 pressure ulcer. -Bilateral cyanosis in both legs.
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Bilateral parasthesia in the feet.
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Document that the node is not palpable.
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-"Assess the nodes..." -"Ask Gloria if any..."
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Depress the client's nailbed.
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-Instruct Gloria to... -Obliterate the ulnar... -Document that the...
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Confirm that Gloria's arm is more swollen than previously.
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Observe the appearance of the left hand.
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