Question 1

When caring for a client with a diagnosis of aortic aneurysm scheduled for surgery, what would be most important for the nurse to monitor?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a vein ligation in the morning. How would you describe a vein ligation to the client?

Accepted Answer

Vein ligation is a surgical procedure where the problematic veins are tied off to prevent blood from flowing into them. The veins are not removed but left in the leg. This usually helps relieve symptoms such as pain and swelling.

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a client who is status post operative from a vein stripping. What would the nurse monitor for?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should monitor for swelling in the operative leg, as this is the site of the surgery and may indicate complications such as bleeding or blood clots. Swelling in the inoperative leg would not be expected, and warm, pink toes in the inoperative leg would not necessarily indicate successful outcomes of the surgery. Blood on the dressing may be monitored, but is not the best indicator of post-operative complications.

Question 4

You are assessing a client recently admitted to your unit for hypotension. While assessing this client, you find a pulsatile mass near the umbilicus. What would you suspect?

Accepted Answer

A pulsatile mass near the umbilicus is a classic sign of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). AAA is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of AAA can include abdominal or back pain, hypotension, and pulsatile abdominal mass.

Question 5

When doing discharge teaching with a client who has had a vein stripping, what would be important to teach the client?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate foot and nail care is important to teach the client after a vein stripping to prevent infection and promote healing.

Quiz 25: Caring for Clients With Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels

When caring for a client with a diagnosis of aortic aneurysm scheduled for surgery, what would be most important for the nurse to monitor?

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a vein ligation in the morning. How would you describe a vein ligation to the client?

The nurse is caring for a client who is status post operative from a vein stripping. What would the nurse monitor for?

You are assessing a client recently admitted to your unit for hypotension. While assessing this client, you find a pulsatile mass near the umbilicus. What would you suspect?

When doing discharge teaching with a client who has had a vein stripping, what would be important to teach the client?