Ortho Neuro Final Exam Prep with Questions and Answers

Ortho Neuro Final Exam Prep with Questions and Answers A nurse is assessing a client who is 24 hr postoperative following an above the elbow amputation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? A. Report of muscle spasms B. Inability to get dressed without assistance C. Report feelings of anger D. Refusal to look at the affected limb ANSWER A. Report of muscle spams A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for probenecid to treat gout. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can interact with probenecid? A. Colchine B. Naproxen C. Aspirin D. Prednisone ANSWER C. Aspirin A nurse is dicussing the plan of care for a client who has osteomyelitis of an open wound on his heel. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. "You will need to apply a cold pack to the site three times a day" B. "Your provider might ask you to walk frequently to increase circulation to the area." C. "You will need to limit consumption of high protein foods"