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Interprofessional Care of the Client and Family Across the Lifespan II
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Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreWhich statement would be correct for a patient with type 2 diabetes who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia?
The nurse completes visual inspection of a client's abdomen. What technique should the nurse perform next in the abdominal examination?
Which type of epileptic seizure is characterized by a sudden lapse of consciousness for 5 to 30 seconds?
The client does not have a medical or surgical history. He takes no medications.
X-Ray: bimalleolar fracture of the right ankle
- Crutches
- Non-weight bearing status Apply a splint to the ankle
- Acetaminophen-Oxycodone 5/325 mg PO
17-year-old male arrives at the emergency department following playing baseball. He slid into a base, felt a 'pop', and had pain in his right ankle.
The client reports pain of 7 out of 10 in his right ankle, which is described as throbbing. Right pedal pulse was 2+, and the sensation was intact.
The client had a limited and painful range of motion in his ankle. Significant swelling and bruising in the ankle were observed.
The emergency department nurse cares for a client with right ankle pain.
Complete the statement below:
While teaching the client how to use crutches, the nurse should instruct the client to ambulate using the
Explanation
Choice A rationale: A three-point gait is used when one leg is weaker or injured and cannot bear weight. The client should place the crutches about 12 inches in front of the feet and lean forward on the crutches. Then, the client should lift the injured leg and
swing the body forward between the crutches, landing on the uninjured leg. The client should not put any weight on the injured ankle, as ordered by the physician.
Choice B rationale: A four-point gait is used when both legs can bear some weight, but one is weaker than the other.
Choice C rationale: A swing-through gait is used when both legs can bear weight, but need assistance with balance and coordination.
Choice D rationale: A two-point gait is used when both legs have equal strength and can bear full weight.
Which of the following patients is most likely experiencing Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome based on their symptoms?
The nurse observes a novice nurse caring for a client experiencing status epilepticus. It will require immediate intervention if the novice nurse does which of the following?
A 71-year-old male arrives with his daughter with concerns about memory loss. The client's daughter reports that he has forgotten key dates, such as birthdays and his wedding anniversary, over the past six months. She emphasized that he would never forget these dates. Further, the client's daughter also reports that driving has become more difficult and that the client has been involved in two minor accidents over the past six months. He has also misplaced three sets of keys. The daughter describes her father's judgment as 'declining' along with his memory. The client's daughter is concerned that her father may have dementia.
The client is alert and fully oriented. The client had difficulty with remote memory questioning. Immediate and recent memory was intact. The client denied any pain or physical symptoms, stating, "I'm here because my daughter insisted."
A client arrives at the clinic with his daughter, reporting memory impairments:
Which of the following clinical feature are consistent with delirium? Select all that apply?
The nurse is caring for a client who has ascites and hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of Paget's disease. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications for this client?
A nurse notes that a client's serum potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this as an expected finding in the client with:
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