Multiple Choice
The nurse is assessing a patient and notes that the nailbed angle exceeds 180 degrees and feels spongy when squeezed. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Tell the patient he has a congenital heart defect.
B) Document the normal finding in the chart.
C) Encourage the patient to elevate his extremities.
D) Notify the HCP.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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