A patient is admitted to the orthopedic unit with a closed fracture of the femur after a motorcycle accident. The patient has been placed in traction until his femur can undergo an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). What complications is the patient at risk for during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

A 66-year-old male patient presents to the emergency room with complaints of chest pain that is unrelieved with rest, diaphoresis, and jaw tightening. The triage nurse immediately runs an EKG and sees the following rhythm: What should be the priority nurse action?

A patient is admitted to the orthopedic unit with a closed fracture of the femur after a motorcycle accident. The patient has been placed in traction until his femur can undergo an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). What complications is the patient at risk for during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

A patient was diagnosed with diabetes three months ago and is meeting with their diabetic nurse educator to review their progress. What would be the best way to determine the patient’s level of compliance with their diabetic regimen at home?

The nurse is educating a patient who will be started on an antituberculosis medication regimen. The patient asks the nurse, “How long will I have to be on these medications?” What is the nurse’s best answer?

An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has been experiencing generalized pruritus that has become more severe in recent weeks. What intervention should the nurse add to this resident’s plan of care?

The nurse is educating a patient who will be started on an antituberculosis medication regimen. The patient asks the nurse, “How long will I have to be on these medications?” What is the nurse’s best answer?

A patient presents to the ED with acute onset of an irregular pulse.  Monitoring is initiated, and this is the strip shown on the monitor: What interventions should the nurse anticipate being ordered? Select all that apply.

Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement: Individuals evolve by becoming more adapted to their environment. Explain how you reached your conclusion.

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