Med surg unit 3 part 3
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will sit upright after taking the medication."
A nurse is providing post-procedural teaching to a client who had a diagnostic knee arthroscopy. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions?
"I'Il keep my leg elevated for the first day."
A nurse is preparing a client for discharge who is postoperative following a conventional lumbar disk excision. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions?
"I'll use my heating pad if I feel any muscle spasms in my back."
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include about osteoarthritis?
"Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body."
A nurse is preparing a client who is scheduled to have an arthroscopy the following day. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the pre-procedure teaching?
"The doctor will be able to see if have signs of rheumatoid arthritis."
A nurse is caring for a client who is wearinga halo fixator. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
A. Monitor the client's vital signs every 4 hr B. Monitor the client's pin sites for loosening D. Check the client's skin to ensure the jacket is not applying pressure
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and has been prescribed a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and PCA. The client tells the nurse, "I am in so much pain." Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Ask the client to describe the characteristics of the pain
A nurse is caring for a client who is 72 hr postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. WWhich of the following actions should the nurse take?
Assist the client into a prone position every 4 hr
A nurse is assessing a client who is 24 hr postoperative following an above-the-elbow amputation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Client report of muscle spasms
A nurse is assessing a female client who reports severe joint pain. Multiple The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the client at risk for gout?
Diuretic use
A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about the basics of bone injuries. Which of the following types of fractures is especially common in children?
Greenstick
A nurse is providing teaching for a client following a below-the-knee Multiple amputation. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Instruct the client to lie prone while in bed
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic phantom limb pain following an above-knee amputation. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse verify with the provider?
Meperidine
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hr postoperative following open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured tibia. Which the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Toes that are cold to the touch
A nurse is caring for a client who had a fiberglass cast placed on her left arm several hours ago and now reports itching under the cast. A. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Use a hair dryer on a cool setting to blow air into the cast
