You delegate taking vital signs to an experienced nursing as…

You delegate taking vital signs to an experienced nursing assistant.  The client has been diagnosed with osteomyelitis.  Which vital sign do you want the nursing assistant to report immediately? a. temperature 99.9 degrees Fb. blood pressure 136/80c. heart rate 96/minuted. respiratory rate 20/minute

Your client fell 2 days ago; he has a compound fracture of h…

Your client fell 2 days ago; he has a compound fracture of his left tibia. The physician performed an open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) to treat the fracture. An important nursing assessment for the nurse to report to the doctor would include: a. hyperactive bowel sounds and nausea.b. elevated temperature and presence of erythema at incision site.c. ecchymosis at incision site.d. complaints of activity intolerance.

A 21-year-old has multiple soft tissue injury from a mountai…

A 21-year-old has multiple soft tissue injury from a mountain bike accident. Primary medical management for soft tissue injuries include:  Select All that Apply. a. rest and heat to control edema.b. rest and ice to control edema.c. immediate immobilization to halt pain.d. aspiration of excessive fluid and heat application.e. protect the injury

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about placement of a prosthe…

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about placement of a prosthesis with a client who is having a below the knee amputation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?  a. “This will improve your ability to ambulate sooner.” b. “This will decrease the chance of you experiencing phantom limb pain.” c. “This will help to decrease the frequency of dressing changes.” d. “Placing this now will improve the fit of the prosthesis.”