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IGNA CH 36 ASSESSMENT OF THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS + RATIONALES 100% GUARANTEED PASS!! The nurse is assessing an older client for any potential hematologic health problem. Which assessment finding is the most significant and would be reported to the primary health care provider? a. Poor skin turgor on both forearms b. Multiple petechiae and large bruises c. Dry, flaky skin on arms and legs d. Decreased body hair distribution - ANS-✔✔B The presence of multiple petechiae and large bruises indicate a possible problem with blood clotting. Older adults typically have poor skin turgor and dry, flaky skin due to decreased body fluid as a result of aging. They also lose body hair or have thinning hair as a normal change of aging. A nurse is assessing a dark-skinned client for pallor. What nursing assessment is best to assess for pallor in this client? a. Assess the conjunctiva of the eye.
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