What is a pulled calf muscle?
A pulled calf muscle, or a calf muscle strain, happens when the muscles in the calf — the soleus and gastrocnemius — get overstretched. The calf muscles are in the lower leg behind the shin bone and extend from the base of the thigh down to the heel.
Where are the calf muscles in the body?
The calf muscles are in the lower leg behind the shin bone and extend from the base of the thigh down to the heel. They help flex and bend the foot, ankle, and knee.
What does the nurse ask the 12-year-old girl during her physical exam?
A 12-year-old girl is brought to the pediatrician for her annual physical examination. The nurse notes that the girl has lost 15 pounds over the past 6 months when she was last seen for bronchitis. The nurse asks the child if she has been dieting and the girl proudly responds "yes."
What does the nurse observe an 18-year-old gymnast eating?
The nurse is caring for an 18-year-old gymnast who has been admitted for investigation of seizures. She weighs 50 kg. For two meals, the nurse observes that she eats a very small amount of salad and skim milk.
What does a nurse do?
The nurse also assesses the patient's general state of nutrition, including height and weight and body mass index, and reviews laboratory values that assist in determining the patient's nutritional status ( albumin, protein, glucose, and electrolyte levels).
Is nasal decongestant included in discharge teaching?
Keeping nasal passages clear and using a tissue when blowing the nose are not included in discharge teaching for the prevention of epistaxis. Decongestants are not indicated. The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following a total laryngectomy for supraglottic cancer.