The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client status post arthroscopy of the knee with repair of a torn meniscus. Which of the following will the nurse instruct the client to call the provider to report? Select all that apply.
The nurse is assessing a client’s potential for pulmonary em…
The nurse is assessing a client’s potential for pulmonary emboli. Which finding is most indicative of deep vein thrombosis.
A client is seen in the orthopedic clinic for significant on…
A client is seen in the orthopedic clinic for significant ongoing pain in the left hip and is diagnosed with severe degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). It is suggested that the hip be reconstructed. Which of the following procedures will the nurse schedule for this client?
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a tra…
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a traumatic amputation of the right lower leg. The provider has prescribed gabapentin to the client’s medication regimen. Which of the following is the best explanation for this prescription?
The nurse is caring for a client brought to the emergency de…
The nurse is caring for a client brought to the emergency department with an elevated temperature and general malaise. Laboratory tests confirm influenza type A. Which medical treatments would the nurse anticipate in the discharge instructions? Select all that apply.
The nurse is assisting a client with removing shoes prior to…
The nurse is assisting a client with removing shoes prior to an examination and observes that the client has a flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joints of multiple toes. What can the nurse encourage the client to do?
An elderly client slipped on an area rug at home and suffere…
An elderly client slipped on an area rug at home and suffered a left intertrochanteric fracture of the femur. The client is unable to have immediate surgery and is having severe pain. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate to minimize energy loss in response to pain?
A client experiences a musculoskeletal injury that involves…
A client experiences a musculoskeletal injury that involves the structure connecting a muscle to the bone. The nurse understands that this injury involves which of the following?
An elderly client’s hypertension is not well-controlled, and…
An elderly client’s hypertension is not well-controlled, and a new anti-hypertensive medication is prescribed. What is most important for the nurse to teach this client about this medication?
Which of the following medications is most likely to be expe…
Which of the following medications is most likely to be expected when the nurse is caring for a client with atrial fibrillation?