A client was fitted with an arm cast after fracturing her humerus. Twelve hours after the application of the cast, the client tells the nurse that her arm hurts. Analgesics do not relieve the pain. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?

A nurse’s assessment of a teenage girl reveals that her shoulders are not level and that she has one prominent scapula that is accentuated by bending forward. The nurse should expect to read about what health problem in the client’s electronic health record?

A client has suffered a muscle strain and is reporting pain at 6 on a 10-point scale. The nurse should recommend what action?

A client has been found to have an indolent neoplasm. The nurse should recognize what implication of this condition?

A nurse is emptying an orthopedic surgery client’s closed suction drainage at the end of a shift. The nurse notes that the volume is within expected parameters but that the drainage has a foul odor. What is the nurse’s best action?

A client with a documented history of allergies presents to the clinic. She states that she is frustrated by her chronic nasal congestion, anosmia (inability to smell) and inability to concentrate. The nurse should identify what nursing diagnosis?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports a throbbing, burning sensation in the right foot. The client states that the pain is worst during the day but notes that the pain is relieved with rest. The nurse should recognize the signs and symptoms of what health problem?

A client has had a cast placed for the treatment of a humeral fracture. The nurse’s most recent assessment shows signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A client has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and the primary provider has now prescribed cyclophosphamide. The nurse’s subsequent assessments should address what potential adverse effect?

A nurse is writing a care plan for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED) with an open fracture. The nurse will assign priority to what nursing diagnosis for a client with an open fracture of the radius?