Mia is a 4 year old who presents with lesions and honey colored crusting around the mouth. She has been diagnosed with Impetigo. The nurse understands that which of the following is the recommended first line treatment for Impetigo?
A client is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) 80 mg IV twice…
A client is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) 80 mg IV twice daily for acute osteomyelitis. Which action should the nurse take before administering the gentamicin?
The nurse is caring for a client who had a bone biopsy on th…
The nurse is caring for a client who had a bone biopsy on the right femur. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement?
The nurse has just begun testing range of motion in a client…
The nurse has just begun testing range of motion in a clients right knee when the client says, “That really hurts.” Which two interventions should be implemented? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is admitting an 88-year-old woman to an extended c…
The nurse is admitting an 88-year-old woman to an extended care facility. Which three findings should the nurse consider as age-related changes of the clients musculoskeletal system? (Select all that apply.)
A two-year old male is brought into the emergency department…
A two-year old male is brought into the emergency department by his mom. She says he is complaining of pain in his upper right arm. X-ray shows that he has a spiral fracture to the humerus. The nurse recognizes that this type of fracture can be defined as which of the following?
A client with a herniated intravertebral disk undergoes a la…
A client with a herniated intravertebral disk undergoes a laminectomy and discectomy. Following the surgery, how should the nurse assist in positioning this client on their side?
Mrs. Downs tells you that her husband frequently ignores her…
Mrs. Downs tells you that her husband frequently ignores her or acts like he cannot hear her,but has no trouble hearing when spoken to by their adult son. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?
Which statement made by the father of a 11-year-old boy indi…
Which statement made by the father of a 11-year-old boy indicates correct understanding of discharge instructions for a pediatric client after a tonsillectomy?
The nurse would determine additional instruction is needed w…
The nurse would determine additional instruction is needed when a patient diagnosed with scleroderma makes which statement?