, Disorders of the Venous System TESTBANK Q/A 100% VERIFIED

. The nurse is providing care for an older adult client after a left knee joint replacement. The client is resisting offers for frequent assisted ambulation. Which manifestation during assessment causes the nurse to suspect the formation of a deep venous thrombus? 1. Reports of pain in the left leg 2. Palpable warmth over a leg vein 3. Pain when the left ankle is flexed 4. Severe pain during ambulation 2. A client with left lower extremity swelling and tenderness along a vein has to be assessed to rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which criteria would rule out DVT? 1. A negative D-dimer assay and Wells criteria score of 3 2. A positive D-dimer assay and Wells criteria score of less than 1 3. A negative D-dimer assay and Wells criteria score of less than 2 4. A positive D-dimer assay and Wells criteria score of 0 3. What is the purpose of a Greenfield filter? 1. To prevent the formation of a blood clot 2. To help burst a blood clot 3. To prevent a blood clot N 4. To detect a blood clot 4. The nurse is performing a medical and physical assessment on a new client. The client is overweight and admits to a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse palpates pulses on the lower leg, the legs are warm to touch, and a normal capillary refill is present. In addition, there is an open wound medially on the ankle of one leg. Which condition does the nurse identify? 1. Skin breakdown related to poor hygiene 2. Pressure injury related to low activity 3. Arterial obstruction related to weight 4. An ulcer from venous insufficiency 5. An older adult client is seen at the clinic with skin inflammation. There is dusky discoloration around the ankle and in the lower leg of the client. What might be the cause of this condition? 1. Reduced blood pressure in the veins 2. Insufficient oxygenation to the tissues 3. Buildup of hemosiderin 4. Blockage of sweat glands 6. The nurse is caring for a client with chronic venous insufficiency. Which instruction is appropriate to include in the client’s care plan? 1. Limit walking throughout the day. 2. Wear knee-high stockings or socks. 3. Apply cold compresses for pain. 4. Elevate legs periodically during the day