Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. The most common neuropathy is symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy. Which of the following is an early symptom of this complication?
What statement by the client concerning glipizide indicates…
What statement by the client concerning glipizide indicates that medication teaching has been effective?
Which orders by the health care provider will the nurse dele…
Which orders by the health care provider will the nurse delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
The nurse is driving home from the hospital when encounterin…
The nurse is driving home from the hospital when encountering a motor vehicle accident. The nurse calls 911 and assesses the most seriously injured, a young man with a suspected femur fracture. Once the scene has been determined as safe, which nursing action to this client is most appropriate?
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with a new diagnosi…
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…
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…
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 treatm…
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 co…
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….
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.