RN Medical-Surgical Final/Iggy book Questions And Answers 2024/2025

RN Medical-Surgical Final/Iggy book Questions And Answers 2024/2025 While assessing a patient for an actual or potential musculoskeletal problem, the nurse needs to compile a detailed and accurate personal-patient hx to identify priority problems and nursing interventions. What all would the nurse ask her patient, select all that apply. a. acidents b. previous/current illnesses/diseases c. current lifestyle d. religious preference e. drug use f. allergies - Ans: a, b, c, e, f *Accidnets, illnesses, lifestyles, drugs and allergies can all impact a patient's musculoskeltal system. Who is at greatest risk for trauma r/t MVC? a. older men b. older women c. young men d. young women - Ans: C. *Young men are at the greatest riski for trauma r/t motor vehicle crashes. Who is at greatest risk for fractures and soft-tissue injuries? a. older women b. woman with anorexia c. older men d. 24-year old male e. both a and c f. both a and b - Ans: e *Older adults are at the greatest risk for falls that result in fx and soft-tissue injury. The new nurse notices that the physician has prescribed her Type 2 DM pt, being treated for a foot ulcer, a high protein diet. The new nurse knows that her pt has been prescribed this diet bc diabetes slows the healing process down. Knowing this information, the nurse monitors her DM pt closely for what possible complication(s) bc the pt is at a high risk for what issue?... Continues...