The nurse is preparing to teach a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about strategies to prevent falls. Which teaching points will the nurse be sure to include?  Select all that apply.

A client has had surgical repair of a hip injury after joint manipulation was unsuccessful. After surgery, the nurse implements measures to prevent complications. Which complications is the nurse seeking to prevent? Select all that apply.

What are the priority nursing interventions in the care of a client who is a two day post op total hip replacement?  Select all that apply.

An older adult client experienced a fall and required treatment for a fractured hip. Which of the following are contributory factors to the incidence of falls and fractured hips among the older adult population? Select all that apply.

The nurse on the orthopedic unit is going to lunch and is conducting a “hand-off” communication to the charge nurse. The goal of “hand-off” communication is to do which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a stable client in Buck’s traction. Which task is best to delegate the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

Colchicine is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of gout. Before this drug is administered the nurse will monitor which lab values?

A client was admitted with a possible diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Based on the documentation below, which laboratory result is the priority for the nurse to report to the physician?  03/12/XX 0900 Client admitted with elevated temperature of 102o F, complaining of bone pain and muscle spasms. Laboratory called with the following results; rheumatoid factor negative, blood culture positive (+) for Staphylococcus aureus, alkaline phosphate 60 International Units/Liter, erythrocyte sedimentation rate 10mm/hr.                                         Susan Wright, RN  

The nurse is caring for a client who is post total hip replacement and reports that they heard a “popping” sensation in the affected hip, what is the best action by the nurse?

A client comes into the Emergency Room and states “I think I dislocated my shoulder playing tennis.”  What assessment will the nurse make?