trauma? SATA
Wear sound protection when around loud noise
Blow your nose gently
What nonpharmacological intervention does not help reduce edema?
Heat therapy
The nurse has the client move both crutches forward, with weight on the
unaffected leg, and move the unaffected leg forward, shifting weight onto
the unaffected leg. The nurse knows that which of the following gaits is being
utilized.
Three-point gait
What is the intended outcome for the treatment of glaucoma?
Lower the intraocular pressure
The provider orders the client to be placed in a high-fowler’s position. At
what angle will the nurse position the client?
90 degrees
What is the priority nursing diagnosis after surgery to repair a fracture?
Risk for infection
What are nonsurgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome? SATA
Using a splint
Corticosteroid injections
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?
Kyphosis
, What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with metastatic bone
disease?
Chronic pain
What should be done immediately after an ankle injury?
Rest, ice, compress and elevate the ankle (RICE)
What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client goal of the client
will increase daily physical activity?
The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
A nurse is assessing a client with hallux valgus. What is another term for this
assessment finding?
A bunion
A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. The provider needs to determine if it is
open- angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. What test does the nurse
anticipate?
Gonioscopy
A client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from the hospital.
What is the nurse’s priority discharge intervention?
Teaching adherence to the antibiotic regimen
What observations by the nurse indicates the need for further teaching to
the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on assisting with ambulation?
The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
The client has been asked to perform weight-bearing exercises three times a
week. The client admits to not doing the recommended exercises. What is
the most appropriate response by the nurse?