A patient presents to the emergency department with acute bo…
A patient presents to the emergency department with acute bone pain, chills, fever and purulent drainage. The nurse understands which of the following diagnostic tests could be used to diagnose osteomyelitis? Select all that apply.
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The nurse is collecting up-to-date data from a patient who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 15 years ago. The patient has a good understanding of the disease and manages to maintain a relatively high level of functioning. Which statement by the patient prompts the nurse to provide further education?
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A 38 year old high school science teacher has a 10 year history of multiple sclerosis. She is admitted with an acute exacerbation of her disease. Which of the the following physiological changes cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
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A client is being discharged from the urgent care clinic after being diagnosed with a right ankle sprain. Which of the following statements indicates that the client does not understand the instructions and needs further education?
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The nurse is evaluating the pin sites of a client involved in a motor cross racing accident with an external fixation device to the right lower leg and left arm. The pin sites on the leg have a scant amount of serous drainage and minimal redness. Three of the pin sites to the left arm have purulent drainage and 1 inch of redness around the insertion site. What complication should the nurse be aware of that could be developing in this client?
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A client has been admitted to the surgical unit following open-reduction internal fixation of a left femur fracture. Which assessments should the nurse perform with every set of post-operative vital signs? Select All That Apply.
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