A client is seen for a swollen and painful knee joint due to an infection in the synovial fluid. The client is diagnosed with septic arthritis. The nurse should prioritize which of the following intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client following foot surgery. The client was placed under general anesthesia and will be non-weight bearing for 2 weeks. Which intervention is MOST important for the nurse to include in the immediate post-operative period?

The nurse is talking to a client who states their colostomy pouch frequently comes loose and falls off. Which intervention(s) are appropriate for the nurse to suggest? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A client injured his forearm while playing football. The X -rays revealed a radius and ulna fracture, and the physician applied a hard cast. What instructions are MOST important for the nurse to provide prior to discharging the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with liver failure. The nurse understands the client is at an increased risk for bleeding related to the body’s inability to synthesize prothrombin in the liver. What factor MOST likely contributes to this loss of function?

The nurse is caring for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which intervention(s) will the nurses include in the plan of care for this client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A client who is toe touch weight bearing will be using crutches for 5 weeks. Which instruction is MOST important for the nurse to provide to the client regarding the use of crutches? 

The nurse is caring for a client with a hiatal hernia. The nurse comes into the room after dinner to administer an antacid. The nurse finds an empty dinner tray, can of soda and a bag of chips at the bedside. The client is lying flat in bed with their legs elevated watching TV. The nurse reinforces the importance of which intervention regarding the management of hiatal hernia at this time? 

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for the treatment of advanced cirrhosis. Which assessment should the nurse PRIORITIZE in the client’s plan of care?

How many mL of erythromycin will the nurse give the client who is receiving 600 mg PO when the medication is available in a bottle labeled 400mg/5mL?