B260 Exam 1 Practice Questions and Correct Answers The nurse is caring for an older client who is to undergo surgery for a bowel obstruction. What is the most appropriate preoperative teaching done by the nurse about preventing wound complications after surgery? (Select all that apply.) Early ambulation Cough, and deep breathe Splinting the wound with a pillow Presence of a drain Turning in bed - Correct Answer splinting the wound with a pillow presence of a drain turning in bed A client with possible osteoarthritis is scheduled for a synovial fluid analysis. The nurse should explain to the client that this diagnostic test is being completed for what reason? - Correct Answer To rule out inflammatory arthritis and gout The nurse is providing education to a client who is scheduled for an osteotomy. Which information should the nurse include about this procedure?Excess debris will be flushed out.The joint will be reconstructed.The procedure will stop osteoarthritis from progressing.Realignment of the joint will occur. - Correct Answer realignment of the joint will occur The nurse is providing education about home care for a client with osteoarthritis of the knees. Which information should the nurse include during this educational session?(Select all that apply.) 1 / 2
Taking pain medications as ordered Using assistive devices to minimize stress placed on affected joint Encouraging heavy lifting to maintain muscle strength Installing handrails in bathroom Continuing activity with repetitive movement - Correct Answer Taking pain medications as ordered Using assistive devices to minimize stress placed on affected joint Installing handrails in bathroom The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis. Which potential problem is priority for the nurse to address?(Select all that apply.) Impaired cardiac output Impaired physical mobility Chronic pain Fluid volume deficit Impaired skin integrity - Correct Answer Impaired physical mobility chronic pain A pediatric client with a suspected arm fracture is brought to the emergency department. As the healthcare provider removes the splint applied by EMS, the client's mother exclaims, "Why are you taking that off? Doesn't my child need that splint?" What is the best response by the nurse? - Correct Answer "A splint is used to stabilize fresh injuries. We have to remove it to see what other treatment your child might need." The nurse is reviewing the records of newly admitted clients in a nursing home. The nurse understands that which clients are at greater risk for fractures?(Select all that apply.) Paget Disease leukemia
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