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RASMUSSEN COLLEGE, Exams of Nursing
rehabilitation <<<answer>>>promotes the highest level possible of function;
discharge with PT/OT or to SNF
safety <<<answer>>>- Fowlers position, determining appropriate diet prevents
dysphagia and aspiration.
- before client stand, have them dangle their legs.
weight-bearing transfer <<<answer>>>lock chair when transferring
weight-bearing but weak transfer <<<answer>>>use gait belt and assistive
device.
partial weight-bearing <<<answer>>>use sit to stand
non-weight bearing <<<answer>>>use Hoyer lift
osteoporosis <<<answer>>>porous bones d/t lack of calcium and vitamin D
, - patients are prone to fractures
- bone density scan used for diagnosis
- encourage safe sunlight exposure.
muscle atrophy <<<answer>>>results from failure to thrive.
- encourage weight-bearing exercises
assessment of gait <<<answer>>>functional assessment before discharge to
ensure mobility and ADLs
crepitus <<<answer>>>creaking joints d/t loose objects in joints, assessed
during ROM exercises.
carpal tunnel syndrome <<<answer>>>damaged medial nerve d/t repetitive
movements
- encourage rest periods, use of wrist splint and OTC NSAIDS.
- assessed using Tinel's sign, Phalen's test.
osteomalacia <<<answer>>>bone softness d/t lack of vitamin D.
- encourage safe sunlight exposure
contusion <<<answer>>>bruise when blood vessels break under skin
- encourage RICE