In which component of a head to toe examination would the nurse document the following assessment finding anterior posterior diameter less than transverse diameter?

Olfactory, Optical, Oculomotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, Abducens, Facial, Vestibulocochlear, Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, Spinal Accessory and Hypoglossal

"Old Malted Milk" refers to three branches of Trigemianl Nerve: Optic, Maxillary and Mandibular, which innervate the face

Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. It causes the blood vessels to narrow when you are cold or feeling stressed. When this happens, blood can't get to the surface of the skin and the affected areas turn white and blue. When the blood flow returns, the skin turns red and throbs or tingles. In severe cases, loss of blood flow can cause sores or tissue death.

Primary Raynaud's happens on its own. The cause is not known. There is also secondary Raynaud's, which is caused by injuries, other diseases, or certain medicines.

People in colder climates are more likely to develop Raynaud's. It is also more common in women, people with a family history, and those over age 30.

Treatment for Raynaud's may include drugs to keep the blood vessels open. There are also simple things you can do yourself, such as

Soaking hands in warm water at the first sign of an attack
Keeping your hands and feet warm in cold weather
Avoiding triggers, such as certain medicines and stress

In which component of the physical examination would the nurse document Normocephalic as an assessment finding?

The nurse palpates the popliteal pulse while examining the lower limbs. In which component of the physical examination would the nurse document normocephalic as an assessment finding? Normocephalic indicates that the patient has a normal-sized head.

For which examination with the nurse document the finding no heaves?

Heaves are the sounds produced by the abnormal blood flow within the heart. Therefore, the nurse documents the finding as "No heaves" after performing the heart examination.

In which area would the nurse assess for Costovertebral angle tenderness quizlet?

kidney tenderness. inflammation of the kidney or paranephric area. To assess the kidney, the nurse places one hand over the 12th rib, at the costovertebral angle, on the back.

When performing head assessment the usual position of the client is quizlet?

A client is supine with the head of the examination table at a 30-degree angle. What should the nurse assess at this time? The head of the table or bed should be placed in a 30-degree angle when assessing the carotid arteries. Hand grasps can be assessed in the seated or standing position.

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