Posted: January 10th, 2017

Which of the following characteristics is typical of the pain associated with DVT?

A client is admitted with a venous stasis leg ulcer. A nurse assesses the ulcer, expecting to note that the ulcer:

1. Has a pale colored base
2. Is deep, with even edges
3. Has little granulation tissue
4. Has brown pigmentation around it.

13.     In preparation for discharge of a client with arterial insufficiency and Raynaud’s disease, client teaching instructions should include:

1. Walking several times each day as an exercise program.
2. Keeping the heat up so that the environment is warm
3. Wearing TED hose during the day
4. Using hydrotherapy for increasing oxygenation

14.     A client comes to the outpatient clinic and tells the nurse that he has had legs pains that begin when he walks but cease when he stops walking. Which of the following conditions would the nurse assess for?

1. An acute obstruction in the vessels of the legs
2. Peripheral vascular problems in both legs
3. Diabetes
4. Calcium deficiency

15.     Which of the following characteristics is typical of the pain associated with DVT?

1. Dull ache
2. No pain
3. Sudden onset
4. Tingling