A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Warm extremities.
Darkened skin color near extremities.
Intermittent claudication.
Edema.
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A rationale
Warm extremities are not typically associated with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD usually results in reduced blood flow, leading to cooler extremities.
Choice B rationale
Darkened skin color near extremities is more commonly associated with venous insufficiency rather than PAD. PAD typically causes pale or bluish skin due to reduced blood flow.
Choice C rationale
Intermittent claudication, which is pain or cramping in the legs during exercise that subsides with rest, is a hallmark symptom of PAD. It occurs due to reduced blood flow to the muscles during activity.
Choice D rationale
Edema is more commonly associated with venous insufficiency or heart failure rather than PAD. PAD typically causes reduced blood flow, not fluid accumulation.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
A high-purine diet can lead to the formation of uric acid stones, which are a type of kidney stone. However, it is not the most common risk factor for urolithiasis. Urolithiasis is more commonly associated with factors such as dehydration, which leads to concentrated urine and promotes stone formation.
Choice B rationale
Female gender is not a significant risk factor for urolithiasis. In fact, men are more likely to develop kidney stones than women. The higher incidence in men is thought to be related to differences in diet, fluid intake, and urinary tract anatomy.
Choice C rationale
Dehydration is a major risk factor for urolithiasis. When the body is dehydrated, urine becomes more concentrated, which increases the likelihood of stone formation. Adequate hydration helps to dilute the urine and reduce the risk of stone formation.
Choice D rationale
Family history is a known risk factor for urolithiasis. Individuals with a family history of kidney stones are more likely to develop them due to genetic predispositions that affect factors such as urine composition and kidney function.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Elevated creatinine is a common finding in clients with chronic kidney disease due to decreased renal function and impaired clearance of creatinine from the blood.
Choice B rationale
Decreased urine specific gravity is not typically associated with chronic kidney disease. Clients with chronic kidney disease may have an increased or normal urine specific gravity.
Choice C rationale
Hypokalemia is not a typical finding in chronic kidney disease. Clients with chronic kidney disease are more likely to have hyperkalemia due to impaired renal excretion of potassium.
Choice D rationale
Decreased BUN (blood urea nitrogen) is not expected in chronic kidney disease. Elevated BUN levels are more common due to reduced renal clearance of urea.