Pn fundamentals 2023
Pn fundamentals 2023 ( 55 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is immobile and has a potential deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Calf swelling is a common sign of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and should be reported as it could indicate a blood clot, which may lead to serious complications if not addressed.
Bradycardia is unrelated to DVT and may be due to other underlying conditions.
Clammy skin could indicate shock or other systemic issues but is not directly associated with DVT.
Tortuous veins are generally a sign of chronic venous insufficiency, not an acute finding indicative of DVT.
A. Calf swelling is a common sign of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and should be reported as it could indicate a blood clot, which may lead to serious complications if not addressed.
B. Bradycardia is unrelated to DVT and may be due to other underlying conditions.
C. Clammy skin could indicate shock or other systemic issues but is not directly associated with DVT.
D. Tortuous veins are generally a sign of chronic venous insufficiency, not an acute finding indicative of DVT.