what is a sign of inadequate perfusion
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. What is a sign of inadequate perfusion?

Correct answer: Pallor in toes

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2. Which of the following lab tests should NOT be used for diagnosing connective tissue diseases?

Correct answer: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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3. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see first?

Correct answer: A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm

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4. A client with systemic sclerosis has been in bed for 2 weeks due to fatigue and abdominal pain. Today, the client came into the clinic complaining of her leg being hot, red and painful. What does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: Deep vein thrombosis

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5. The client with systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is experiencing Raynaud’s phenomenon. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

Correct answer: Cold and purple nailbeds

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