A nurse is completing a neurovascular check for a client who had an open reduction internal fixation surgery of the femur. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible manifestations of compartment syndrome? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hours postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy and diskectomy for a herniated intervertebral disc at L4–L5. The client reports incisional pain rated 5/10 but denies new numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower extremities. A lumbar dressing is clean, dry, and intact. The provider has prescribed strict spinal precautions and activity as tolerated with assistance. The client requests assistance with repositioning for comfort. How should the nurse reposition the client safely in the immediate postoperative period?

A client with a history of osteoporosis has fallen and sustained a fracture. The client is waiting for an open reduction and internal fixation surgical procedure of the hip.  In order to stabilize the fracture, which type of traction would the client be placed in?

A pediatric client has been admitted with a greenstick fracture of the left arm. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform with this client?  Select all that apply.

Match the types of fractures in the left column with their definitions on the right. 

A nurse is caring for a 7 year old child with cerebral palsy. Four hours into the shift the nurse notices that the client has increased muscle spasticity. Which medication could the nurse give from the MAR to treat this? 

A client is 12 hours postoperative after repair of a compound fracture of the radius and ulna. Which of the following would require immediate action by the nurse?

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.

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?

A nurse is caring for a 3 year old recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse anticipate to find with this client?