Chapter 36 Management of
Patients with Musculoskeletal
Disorders 2026 Exam
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A nurse is caring for an adult client diagnosed with a back strain. What
health education should the nurse provide to this client?
A. Avoid lifting more than one-third of body weight without assistance.
,B. Focus on using back muscles efficiently when lifting heavy objects.
C. Lift objects while holding the object a safe distance from the body.
D. Tighten the abdominal muscles and lock the knees when lifting an
object. - ANSWER ✔✔A. Avoid lifting more than one-third of body
weight without assistance.
A nurse is discussing conservative management of tendonitis with a
client. What is the nurse's best recommendation?
A. Weight reduction
B. Use of oral opioid analgesics
C. Intermittent application of ice and heat
D. Passive range of motion exercises - ANSWER ✔✔C. Intermittent
application of ice and heat.
A client presents at a clinic reports heel pain that impairs walking ability.
The client is subsequently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. This client's
plan of care should include what intervention?
A. Wrapping the affected area in lamb's wool or gauze to relieve
pressure
, B. Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon
C. Wearing open-toed shoes at all times
D. Applying topical analgesic ointment to plantar surface each morning -
ANSWER ✔✔B. Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon.
A nurse is teaching an educational class to a group of older adults at a
community center. In an effort to prevent osteoporosis, the nurse should
encourage participants to ensure that they consume the recommended
intake of what nutrients? Select all that apply.
A. Vitamin B12
B. Potassium
C. Calcitonin
D. Calcium
E. Vitamin D - ANSWER ✔✔D) Calcium
E) Vitamin D
A nurse is providing a class on osteoporosis at the local center for older
adults. Which statement related to osteoporosis is most accurate?
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