The nurse, in order to prevent the cast from chafing, will instruct the patient for home care to _______ the rough edges with adhesive tape.

A nurse is preparing a client for ambulation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine the client's level of strength?

Axillary crutches are commonly used for short-term needs. They are adjustable to a variety of heights and are easy to use. The following statements are true pertaining to crutches except

A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has had some bone density loss. The nurse observes excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine. The nurse should document this finding using which of the following terminology?

A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who fell and injured her ankle. The ankle appears swollen and ecchymotic. While the client waits for the x-ray technician, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises of the neck. Which of the following terms should the nurse use when documenting the client touching her chin to her chest?

The daughter of an older woman with a diagnosis of a fractured tibia asks why her mother is in Buck's traction. The nurse's most informative response would be that Buck's traction:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for knee-length antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assisting with the development of a plan of care for an older adult who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse contribute to the plan? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is planning to perform passive range of motion for a client who is immobilized. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is applying an elasticized bandage to the leg of a patient. To perform this procedure correctly, the nurse should: