NSG 6001/NSG6001 WEEK 5 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ (LATEST 2022/2023) SOUTH UNIVERSITY

NSG 6001 WEEK 5 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ
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1. A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic specialist who notes
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erythema, warmth and fluctuance of the shoulder joint. What is the next
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step in treatment for this patient?
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a. Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics
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b. Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes
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c. Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture
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d. Perform a shoulder ultrasound to further evaluate the cause
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