A client with nonunion at the site of a fracture in a lower extremity shows no signs of healing after 12 weeks.  Which prescription/order from the health-care provider is correct?

A client with a suspects lumbar sprain/strain has lack of sensation in the dermatome areas of the lower extremity L5. Which does the health-care provider order/prescribe in this situation?

Which statement about degenerative disc disease (DDD) is CORRECT?

Place the events associated with fracture healing in the order they occur. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)1. Remodeling2. Callus formation3. Lamellar bone deposition4. Granulation tissue formation5. Fracture and inflammatory phase

A client with suspected rickets should be prepared for which diagnostic testing?

Which supplement is recommended with calcium intake in order to increase absorption?

A client is being discharged to a rehabilitation facility after a total hip replacement due to a hip fracture. Which summary of the client’s hospitalization best indicates adequate care? Select all that apply.

Which pathogen causes ankylosing spondylitis?

Which diagnostic test is used to measure the trabecular bone density in a client’s spine?

Which of the following is considered nonpharmacological therapy to treat gout?