A 47 year old Caucasian female presents to the ED with an ab…
A 47 year old Caucasian female presents to the ED with an abrasion requiring stitches on her head. The client provides an overview of her health history, which includes 22 pack years of cigarette smoking, dyspepsia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cholecystectomy last year, and amputation of the two lateral fingers on her hand due to an accident approximately 4 years ago. Which of the nurse’s initial assessment findings require follow up by the nurse? Select all that apply.