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The nurse observes that the lower legs of a client with diabetes mellitus are shiny, and with no hair growth. To obtain additional data to support these findings, which assessment should the nurse perform

Answer 1

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Palpate the client's dorsalis pedis pulses.

Rationale :

🔷 Shiny skin with hair loss on the legs indicates peripheral arterial disease (PAD), common in clients with diabetes mellitus.

🔷 Dorsalis pedis pulse palpation directly evaluates arterial perfusion to the extremities.

🔷 Weak or absent pulses confirm compromised circulation and support the visual findings.

🔷 This assessment helps detect arterial insufficiency early, reducing the risk of ulceration and gangrene.

🔷 It provides objective data for comparison with future assessments of vascular status.

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Answer 2

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Collect information about the client's activities since surgery.

Rationale :

♦ At six weeks post-hysterectomy, focus is on recovery progress, not invasive tests unless indicated.

♦ Asking about daily activities, mobility, and energy level assesses functional recovery.

♦ It also evaluates if the client followed activity restrictions to prevent complications.

♦ This history helps determine readiness to resume normal life and sexual activity.

♦ Collecting activity information guides further teaching for safe return to baseline health.

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Answer 3

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Dried dark red blood on swollen external hemorrhoids.

Rationale :

💎 The described finding of purple, shiny tissue with old blood is consistent with external hemorrhoids.

💎 External hemorrhoids often present with swelling, discoloration, and dried blood from friction or rupture.

💎 Documenting the exact finding ensures accurate communication in the EMR.

💎 This avoids misinterpretation and supports appropriate management planning.

💎 Using objective description prevents diagnostic bias and maintains professional accuracy.

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Answer 4

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Bruits.

Rationale :

🔶 Auscultation of the abdomen is performed to detect vascular sounds, specifically bruits, which may indicate turbulent blood flow in arteries such as the aorta, renal, or iliac arteries.

🔶 Bruits are abnormal sounds caused by narrowing or obstruction and may signal conditions like aneurysms or arterial stenosis.

🔶 Normal bowel sounds (gurgles/clicks) are also assessed by auscultation, but vascular bruits are the abnormal finding of concern.

🔶 Other findings like ascites, guarding, or striae are assessed through inspection or palpation, not auscultation.

🔶 Detecting bruits helps prevent complications by prompting further diagnostic evaluation before abdominal palpation, which could be dangerous if an aneurysm is present.

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Answer 5

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Tenting noted in sub clavicular area.

Rationale :

✳️ Skin tenting in the subclavicular region is a reliable indicator of dehydration in older adults.

✳️ Hand skin is less reliable due to age-related loss of elasticity, which mimics dehydration.

✳️ Subclavicular and sternum areas provide more accurate assessment sites for hydration status.

✳️ Dehydration commonly presents with dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, and tenting.

✳️ Early recognition prevents complications like confusion, hypotension, and renal dysfunction.

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Answer 6

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"What happens to you when you take penicillin?"

Rationale :

✅ It is essential to clarify the type of allergic reaction (rash, hives, anaphylaxis) to determine severity.

✅ Some reported "allergies" may be side effects, not true hypersensitivity reactions.

✅ Knowing the reaction pattern helps guide safe medication administration in the future.

✅ A true allergy may require use of alternative antibiotics such as macrolides.

✅ Proper documentation ensures patient safety and prevents life-threatening anaphylaxis.

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Answer 7

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Use a standard pain assessment questionnaire and scale.

Rationale :

🔵 Flank pain is the hallmark symptom of kidney stones and must be assessed promptly to determine severity and treatment priority.

🔵 Using a standardized pain scale (e.g., 0–10 numeric or Wong-Baker) ensures objective measurement of pain intensity.

🔵 Pain assessment provides a baseline for evaluating the effectiveness of future interventions, including medications.

🔵 Observing nonverbal cues alone is insufficient, as pain perception is subjective and best captured with client self-report.

🔵 Prioritizing pain assessment follows the nursing process (assessment first) before implementing additional diagnostic or therapeutic measures.

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Answer 8

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Compare measured circumferences of each extremity joint.

Rationale :

🟢 Asymmetry in leg size can suggest edema, muscle atrophy, or vascular compromise.

🟢 Measuring circumference at the same anatomical landmarks provides accurate, objective data for comparison.

🟢 This identifies if the difference is due to swelling, lymphedema, or muscular imbalance.

🟢 Documentation of measurements allows for monitoring changes over time and evaluating interventions.

🟢 Accurate measurement helps distinguish between true asymmetry and variations in observation.

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Answer 9

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Increased risk for falling.

Rationale :

🟡 The Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment evaluates gait and balance to predict fall risk.

🟡 A balance score of 12 and gait score of 8 total 20 points, which indicates moderate fall risk (below 19 is high risk).

🟡 Older adults with reduced scores are at risk due to impaired stability and unsteady gait.

🟡 Identifying fall risk is critical for initiating safety interventions such as assistive devices, supervision, or physical therapy.

🟡 Preventing falls reduces risk of fractures, hospitalization, and loss of independence.

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Answer 10

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Homogeneous color.

Rationale :

🟣 During abdominal inspection, normal findings include uniform skin color across the surface.

🟣 Homogeneous color indicates good circulation and absence of lesions or abnormalities.

🟣 Peristaltic waves are not normally visible except in very thin individuals and may indicate intestinal obstruction.

🟣 Masses suggest abnormal findings such as tumors or hernias, requiring further evaluation.

🟣 A normal exam documents flat or rounded contour, symmetric appearance, and consistent color.

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RN HESI (HONDROS COLLEGE)

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1 :
The nurse observes that the lower legs of a client with diabetes mellitus are shiny, and with no hair growth. To obtain additional data to support these findings, which assessment should the nurse perform

2 :
A client reports to the healthcare provider's (HCP) office for a routine postsurgical evaluation six weeks after a hysterectomy. Which history taking approach should the nurse use to gather the needed information?

4 :
When assessing a client's abdomen, the nurse uses auscultation to assess for which possible finding?

5 :
When assessing an older adult client, which finding is most indicative of dehydration

6 :
A nurse is completing the health history for a 25-year-old male client who reports that he is allergic to penicillin. Which question should the nurse ask after receiving this information?

7 :
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of kidney stones and returns to the clinic with flank pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

8 :
While assessing a client, the nurse notices that the client's legs are asymmetrical. Which additional physical data should the nurse collect

9 :
A nurse performs a Tinetti assessment on an older adult client and calculates a balance score of 12 and a gait score of 8. Which do these results indicate?

10 :
The nurse completes inspection of the abdomen on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal for this client?

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RN HESI (HONDROS COLLEGE)

No.

1 : The nurse observes that the lower legs of a client with diabetes mellitus are shiny, and with no hair growth. To obtain additional data to support these findings, which assessment should the nurse perform

2 : A client reports to the healthcare provider's (HCP) office for a routine postsurgical evaluation six weeks after a hysterectomy. Which history taking approach should the nurse use to gather the needed information?

4 : When assessing a client's abdomen, the nurse uses auscultation to assess for which possible finding?

5 : When assessing an older adult client, which finding is most indicative of dehydration

6 : A nurse is completing the health history for a 25-year-old male client who reports that he is allergic to penicillin. Which question should the nurse ask after receiving this information?

7 : The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of kidney stones and returns to the clinic with flank pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

8 : While assessing a client, the nurse notices that the client's legs are asymmetrical. Which additional physical data should the nurse collect

9 : A nurse performs a Tinetti assessment on an older adult client and calculates a balance score of 12 and a gait score of 8. Which do these results indicate?

10 : The nurse completes inspection of the abdomen on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal for this client?

1 :
The nurse observes that the lower legs of a client with diabetes mellitus are shiny, and with no hair growth. To obtain additional data to support these findings, which assessment should the nurse perform

2 :
A client reports to the healthcare provider's (HCP) office for a routine postsurgical evaluation six weeks after a hysterectomy. Which history taking approach should the nurse use to gather the needed information?

4 :
When assessing a client's abdomen, the nurse uses auscultation to assess for which possible finding?

5 :
When assessing an older adult client, which finding is most indicative of dehydration

6 :
A nurse is completing the health history for a 25-year-old male client who reports that he is allergic to penicillin. Which question should the nurse ask after receiving this information?

7 :
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of kidney stones and returns to the clinic with flank pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

8 :
While assessing a client, the nurse notices that the client's legs are asymmetrical. Which additional physical data should the nurse collect

9 :
A nurse performs a Tinetti assessment on an older adult client and calculates a balance score of 12 and a gait score of 8. Which do these results indicate?

10 :
The nurse completes inspection of the abdomen on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal for this client?