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when doing a shift assessment on a newly admitted client, the nurse notes lack of hair on the right lower extremity; thickened nails on the right lower digits; dry, flaky skin on the right lower extremity; and diminished tibial pulses bilaterally and absent pedal pulses. what nursing diagnosis should be added to the plan of care?

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Nursing diagnosis should be added to the plan of care is to Altered tissue perfusion, arterial related to reduced blood flow

What is shift assessment ?

Diminished oxygen, which prevents capillary-level nourishment of tissues, reduced hair on the extremity, thick nails, dry skin, weak or absent pulses, pale skin, a chilly, reduced sensation, and extended capillary refill are all indications of altered tissue perfusion caused by reduced blood flow. The alternative choices serve to dilute the question.

  • Airway, breathing, and circulation are all part of the shift evaluation. Typically, airway evaluations look at patient secretions, artificial airways, noise, and coughing. Typically evaluated in a breathing exam are air intake and movement, oxygen requirement, labour of breathing, ventilator dependence, and breath sound.

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