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?

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 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 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 indicates correct understanding of discharge instructions for a pediatric client after a tonsillectomy?

The nurse would determine additional instruction is needed when a patient diagnosed with scleroderma makes which statement?

The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected bone tumor.  Which serum laboratory result indicates to the nurse that this health problem is present?

When assessing a 68 year-old female client, the nurse notes an exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine when the client bends at the waist. How would the nurse evaluate this finding?

Alice is a 51 year old who presents with pain to the right shoulder area for the past three days and then a raised red rash appeared this morning. She has been diagnosed with shingles. Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to provide education on?

A 5 year old client is diagnosed with amblyopia in the left eye. Which of the following statements by the client’s mother indicates understanding of the instructions?