A patient is two-and-a-half weeks post-surgical repair of the patellar tendon. The physical therapist observes significant quadriceps muscle atrophy and stiffness with knee flexion. Which of the following statements best reflects the most appropriate treatment approach for this condition at this timeframe?

Case Study: A physical therapist is working with a patient who is one week post-surgical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R). The patient is scheduled to meet with the surgeon in one week for their first follow-up appointment. The physical therapist understands that the most critical aspect to address before the patient’s appointment with the surgeon is what?

A patient with chronic hip pain arrives at physical therapy after undergoing a recent MRI. While reviewing the MRI with the patient, the physical therapist notes that the radiologist’s impression states: “CAM femoral-acetabular impingement.” Where can the physical therapist can conclude that the impingement is originating from the junction between the femoral head and the acetabulum?

This evening, a client who had a thyroidectomy this morning seems upset and is complaining about tingling in her hands and toes and numbness around her mouth.  Which of the following medications should the nurse have readily available?

When taking a client’s blood pressure after a parathyroidectomy, the nurse notes that the client’s hand has gone into flexion contractions. The nurse understands which of the following lab values explains these symptoms?

A client just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is having mood swings, insomnia and increased appetite.  What would be the best action for the nurse to take at this time?

Which medication will the nurse be prepared to administer to a client with symptomatic bradycardia as a result of severe hypothyroidism?

The “mustache” dressing of a client post-operative from a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is saturated with clear, yellow-tinged fluid.  What is the nurse’s best first action?

A client is admitted to the emergency department in diabetic ketoacidosis.  What fluids should the nurse expect to be administered over the next two hours?

A client who is taking corticosteroids daily for severe, acute asthma exacerbation now has an elevated blood glucose level. They ask the nurse if they are now considered a diabetic.  What response by the nurse is best?