You are caring for a patient that had a total right hip arth…
You are caring for a patient that had a total right hip arthroplasty 3 days ago. Your patient sustained a hip fracture after a fall which required her to have this surgical procedure. Which of the following should be included in her post-surgical care? (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse suspects an appendicitis is occurring in the adult client that presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant that has been increasing in severity throughout the day. Which abdominal assessment finding if positive would best support the healthcare provider in determining the correct medical diagnosis of appendicitis for this client?
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The nurse is managing the care of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with celiac disease admitted to the pediatric med-surg unit for rapid onset of diarrhea and vomiting. Select the appropriate nursing considerations to effectively manage this pediatric client’s Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements/Deficient Fluid Volume. Select all that apply
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