Nursing 113 Exam 1 (Answered) Verified Solution Graded A+

Nursing 113: Exam 1 When teaching the child with scoliosis being treated with a Boston brace about exercises, the nurse explains that the exercises are performed primarily for what reason? to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles When the nurse is conducting a preoperative interview with a client who is having a vaginal hysterectomy, the client states that she forgot to tell her surgeon that she had a total hip replacement 3 years ago. Why should the nurse communicate this information to the perioperative nurse? The client should not have her hip externally rotated when she is positioned for the procedure. A client is scheduled to undergo transurethral resection of the prostate. The procedure is to be done under spinal anesthesia. What should the nurse assess the client for after surgery? respiratory paralysis A client with respiratory complications of multiple sclerosis (MS) is admitted to the intensive care unit. Which equipment is most important for the nurse to keep at the client's bedside? suction machine with catheters A nurse is assessing a client for neurologic impairment after a total hip replacement. Which finding would indicate impairment in the affected extremity? inability to move A 20-year-old seeks treatment at a local emergency care center after spraining an ankle while playing ball with friends. The ankle is painful and swollen. Which actions should the nurse perform, as ordered by the physician? Select all that apply. 1)Initially apply cold pack. 2)Instruct the client to elevate the ankle for 48 to 72 hours. 3)Provide crutch-gait training. 4)If needed, apply an elastic bandage from the toes to midcalf. A client who has had an above-the-knee amputation develops a dime-sized bright red spot on the dressing after 45 minutes in the postanesthesia recovery unit. What should the nurse do first? Draw a mark around the site A nurse is helping a client move up in the bed. Which action maintains good body mechanics? having the client help as much as possible To promote early and efficient ambulation for a client after an above-the-knee amputation, the nurse is aware that the leg will need to be positioned in which way? in functional alignment A client is 4 days postoperative from a tibia fracture and has a long leg cast. The nurse is conducting initial teaching for walking with crutches. What is the most important activity for the nurse to encourage the client to do prior to discharge from the hospital? conduct exercises in bed to strengthen