The client is being seen in the clinic for a second- degree ankle sprain. Which treatments should the nurse plan?

While caring for multiple clients, the nurse delegates client skin care to the UAP on a muscu- loskeletal unit. Which client is most. appropriate for the nurse to delegate skin care to the UAP?

The client with a lower leg amputation has edema, so the NA elevates the client‘s residual left limb on pillows. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse when observing that the client’s leg has been elevated?

The nurse is analyzing the serum laboratory report for the client diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized to the pelvic bone. Which specific finding should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is teaching the client with carpal tunnel syndrome how best to utilize a wrist splint. Which statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching?

The nurse is caring for the client who had a surgical repair of a right Dupuytren’s contracture. Which intervention should the nurse plan?

One month after discharge, the client who had a left THR calls a clinic reporting acute, constant pain in the left groin and hip area and feeling like the left leg is shorter than the right. The nurse advises the client to come to the clinic immediately, suspecting which problem?

The client, who is diagnosed with CA, tells the clinic nurse about the inability to ambulate and about staying on bedrest due to hip stiffness. In addition to teaching the client measures to reduce joint stiffness, which referral for the client should the nurse plan to discuss with the IICP?

The client and spouse were involved in a motorcycle accident in which the spouse was killed. The client, being treated for multiple rib fractures and a broken leg, asks the nurse in which room his wife is located. Which response is most appropriate?

The client just underwent a left THR. After a family member assists the client with repositioning in bed, the client states hearing a “pop” and has increased pain at the surgical site. Which is the most appropriate initial action by the nurse?

An hour ago the HCP split the client’s fore- arm cast due to severe arm pain, throbbing, and tingling. Which most important action should be taken by the nurse when the client’s symptoms return?

The nurse is discharging the client home with a plaster of Paris cast to the lower leg. Which self- care recommendation should the nurse include?

A college student visits a campus health service reporting knee pain, clicking when walking, “locking,” and “giving way” of the affected knee. The injury occurred when twisting the knee wrong during a tennis match. The nurse should further assess for which problem?

The nurse assesses that the client has some finger swelling of a newly casted right arm fracture with no other abnormal findings. Which is the nurse’s priority action?

The client with a pelvic fracture developed a fat embolism. The nurse should assess the client for which specific sign?

The clinic nurse completed teaching the client with a rotator cuff tear who is being treated conservatively. Which client statement indicates that fiirther teaching is needed?

The nurse is caring for the client involved in an MVA who sustained an unstable pelvic fracture. Which HCP order should be the nurse’s priority?

The nurse is assessing the client who is to have a closed reduction for a right elbow dislocation. Which should be the nurse’s priority?

The nursing student is caring for the client who had a right TKR 1 day ago. Which action by the student requires the nurse to intervene?

The nurse is caring for the client after a right TKR. To prevent circulatory complications, the nurse should ensure that the client is performing which action?

The nurse is caring for the client 2 days post-right 'I‘HR in which the traditional posterior approach was used. Which interventions should the nurse implement?

The LPN is reporting observations and cares to the RN. Based on the LPN’s report, which client should the RN assess immediately?

The client has been in a body cast for the past 2 days to treat numerous broken vertebrae from a fall. Tire client is reporting dyspnea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and abdominal distention. Which action demonstrates the nurse’s best clinical judgment?

The nurse, caring for the client who had bilateral THRs 2 days ago, determines that the client will need a referral to manage exercises and stairs when at home. The nurse should plan to initiate a referral with which interdisciplinary team member?

The nurse is assessing the client immediately following a C5—C6 anterior cervical discectomy. Which potential problem should be the nurse’s priority?

The nurse assesses the client 6 hours following a lumbar spinal fusion. The client has a throbbing headache, but VS and CMS of the lower extremities are WNL. The lungs have fine basilar crackles. The back dressing has a dime-sized bloody spot surrounded by clear yellow drainage. Which nursing action demonstrates the nurse’s best clinical judgment?

The experienced nurse observes the new nurse caring for the client who is in skeletal traction to stabilize a proximal femur fracture prior to surgery. Which observation by the experienced nurse indicates the new nurse needs additional orientation?

The client with Alzheimer’s dementia is being admitted to the nursing unit following a hip hemiarthroplasty to treat a hip fracture. Which initial intervention should the nurse plan for the client’s pain control?

When reviewing the chart of a 25 -year-old male, the nurse reads that the client was diagnosed with an osteosarcoma of the distal femur. Which statement indicates the nurse’s correct interpretation of the client’s diagnosis?

The HCP prescribes cyclobenzaprine 30 mg orally tid for the client hospitalized with acute cervical neck pain. The pharmacy supplied 10-mg tablets. Which action by the nurse is best?

The nurse completes teaching the client who has a plaster cast following a right wrist fracture. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the need for additional teaching?

The nurse notes during an annual health screening for the 78-year—old client that the client is 1.5 inches shorter than at last year’s visit. Which initial screening might the nurse best anticipate for this client?

The client with DM is admitted with possible osteomyelitis secondary to an ankle wetmd. The client’s ankle is painful, red, swollen, and warm, and the wound is persistently draining. The client’s temperature is 102.2°F (39°C). Based on the client’s status, which HCP order should the nurse plan to defer until later?