A nurse is caring for a client who arrives in the emergency…
A nurse is caring for a client who arrives in the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash and is diagnosed with a fractured femur. Before definitive treatment of the fracture is initiated, which action should the nurse take first?
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A client is admitted with recurrent kidney stones. The health history reveals chronic gout and elevated serum uric acid levels. When reviewing the provider’s prescriptions, which medication should the nurse expect to administer to help prevent future stone formation?
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A nurse is caring for a 14-month-old child who is hospitalized with dehydration and is not yet toilet trained. The provider requests ongoing monitoring of urinary output. Which method should the nurse use to obtain the best estimate of the child’s output?
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A nurse performs a musculoskeletal assessment on a hospitalized client and documents 5/5 strength in both upper extremities. Later, the client asks whether assistance will be needed with grooming and feeding. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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