Exam 2 NUR 265
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, lymph vessels vessels that receive lymph from the lymph capillaries and circulate it to the
lymph nodes
Lymph nodes Bean-shaped filters that cluster along the lymphatic vessels of the body. They
function as a cleanser of lymph as wells as a site of T and B cell activation
thymus Gland in the thoracic cavity above the heart where T lymphocytes mature.
spleen Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
bone marrow A soft tissue inside the bone that produces blood cells
blood volume increases, blood viscosity decreases blood pressure decreases with pregnancy
vessels get squished resulting in backup of fluid in the why do pregnant women get lower extremity edema and varicosities in the
legs legs?
arteriosclerosis hardening of the arteries
stenosis narrowing
arthrosclerosis stiffness of the joints, especially in the elderly
Health History Questions •Leg pain or cramps
•Skin changes on arm or legs
•Swelling in arms or legs
•Numbness or tingling
•Temperature changes
•Non-healing wounds
•Lymph node enlargement
•Medications
•Smoking history
history of present illness the story of the patient's problem
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, lymph vessels vessels that receive lymph from the lymph capillaries and circulate it to the
lymph nodes
Lymph nodes Bean-shaped filters that cluster along the lymphatic vessels of the body. They
function as a cleanser of lymph as wells as a site of T and B cell activation
thymus Gland in the thoracic cavity above the heart where T lymphocytes mature.
spleen Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
bone marrow A soft tissue inside the bone that produces blood cells
blood volume increases, blood viscosity decreases blood pressure decreases with pregnancy
vessels get squished resulting in backup of fluid in the why do pregnant women get lower extremity edema and varicosities in the
legs legs?
arteriosclerosis hardening of the arteries
stenosis narrowing
arthrosclerosis stiffness of the joints, especially in the elderly
Health History Questions •Leg pain or cramps
•Skin changes on arm or legs
•Swelling in arms or legs
•Numbness or tingling
•Temperature changes
•Non-healing wounds
•Lymph node enlargement
•Medications
•Smoking history
history of present illness the story of the patient's problem
