EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility [2026]
EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d53ktb
1. The nurse is caring for a client who Deformity of the injured extremity
recently injured the right leg while Inability to bear weight
playing basketball. Which symptoms Ecchymosis around the area of injury
are most consistent with a bone in-
jury? Select all that apply.
2. The nurse is caring for a client with Paresthesia
a nerve impingement in the lower Acute pain
back area around L4 and L5. Which
symptoms are consistent with nerve
injury? Select all that apply.
3. The nurse is preparing discharge in- Stop smoking.
structions for a client with a left tibial
fracture. To decrease healing time,
which teaching points will the nurse
review with the client?
4. Review the Nurses' Notes and the Partial weight bearing
picture shown. Then identify the as- Ecchymosis
sessment findings that are pertinent Erythema
to someone with a musculoskeletal Smokes 1 pack per day
injury. Vitamin D deficiency
5. The nurse is teaching a class about A young bull rider declines to wear a helmet while
potential barriers to caring for a competing in the rodeo. - culture and tradition
client with altered mobility. Review
the clinical situations and drag the An older adult with a hip injury will require 6 weeks in
most appropriate barrier to the box a skilled nursing facility. - aging
next to the situation.
After a child fractures an arm, the family insists they
rest for 7 days. - family dynamics
1/5
1
, EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility [2026]
EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d53ktb
A client who is homeless is unable to visit the ortho-
pedic specialist due to lack of transportation. - access
to healthcare
6. The nurse is caring for a client with a Sequential compression device on the unaffected leg
femur fracture. Currently, the client
is on bedrest with the affected leg el-
evated. Which prescription from the
healthcare provider requires urgent
action to prevent complications?
7. Select the nursing diagnosis that Pain
best supports the corresponding - cool or warm compresses
nursing action(s). - distraction (music, reading, etc.)
- repositioning
- aromatherapy
- pain medicine
- anti-inflammatory medicine
Impaired Tissue Integrity
- immobilize (splint, brace, cast)
Altered Coping
- therapeutic communication
Risk for Falls
- assistance with ambulation
- handrails up
- call light within reach
Impaired Mobility
- support stockings
- administer anticoagulant
2/5
2
EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d53ktb
1. The nurse is caring for a client who Deformity of the injured extremity
recently injured the right leg while Inability to bear weight
playing basketball. Which symptoms Ecchymosis around the area of injury
are most consistent with a bone in-
jury? Select all that apply.
2. The nurse is caring for a client with Paresthesia
a nerve impingement in the lower Acute pain
back area around L4 and L5. Which
symptoms are consistent with nerve
injury? Select all that apply.
3. The nurse is preparing discharge in- Stop smoking.
structions for a client with a left tibial
fracture. To decrease healing time,
which teaching points will the nurse
review with the client?
4. Review the Nurses' Notes and the Partial weight bearing
picture shown. Then identify the as- Ecchymosis
sessment findings that are pertinent Erythema
to someone with a musculoskeletal Smokes 1 pack per day
injury. Vitamin D deficiency
5. The nurse is teaching a class about A young bull rider declines to wear a helmet while
potential barriers to caring for a competing in the rodeo. - culture and tradition
client with altered mobility. Review
the clinical situations and drag the An older adult with a hip injury will require 6 weeks in
most appropriate barrier to the box a skilled nursing facility. - aging
next to the situation.
After a child fractures an arm, the family insists they
rest for 7 days. - family dynamics
1/5
1
, EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility [2026]
EDAPT Nursing Care of Mobility
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d53ktb
A client who is homeless is unable to visit the ortho-
pedic specialist due to lack of transportation. - access
to healthcare
6. The nurse is caring for a client with a Sequential compression device on the unaffected leg
femur fracture. Currently, the client
is on bedrest with the affected leg el-
evated. Which prescription from the
healthcare provider requires urgent
action to prevent complications?
7. Select the nursing diagnosis that Pain
best supports the corresponding - cool or warm compresses
nursing action(s). - distraction (music, reading, etc.)
- repositioning
- aromatherapy
- pain medicine
- anti-inflammatory medicine
Impaired Tissue Integrity
- immobilize (splint, brace, cast)
Altered Coping
- therapeutic communication
Risk for Falls
- assistance with ambulation
- handrails up
- call light within reach
Impaired Mobility
- support stockings
- administer anticoagulant
2/5
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