Multiple Choice
The nurse is aware that the best way to assess dependent pitting edema in a patient with congestive heart failure is to:
A) measure the circumference of the ankles daily.
B) inquire whether the patient's shoes fit tightly.
C) auscultate lung sounds every shift.
D) press fingers into the tissue over the tibia, just above the ankle.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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