Q25. When assessing a patient with possible peripheral arter…

Q25. When assessing a patient with possible peripheral artery disease (PAD), the nurse obtains a brachial blood pressure (BP) of 154/82 mm Hg and an ankle pressure of 112/74 mm Hg. The nurse calculates the patient’s ankle-brachial index (ABI) as ________ (round up to the nearest hundredth).

Q33.  A nurse has a friend who has recently had a routine sc…

Q33.  A nurse has a friend who has recently had a routine screening colonoscopy where the physician reported finding the presence of diverticulosis. The friend is concerned and asks the nurse what symptoms should be expected. What is the nurse’s best response?