The nurse is reinforcing teaching about an upcoming echocardiogram to a client with angina. Which information about this test is accurate?

The nurse is caring for a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Once fully recovered from anesthesia, which position is most appropriate for the client?

The nurse is assessing a client with a sprain of the right ankle. What is the primary function of ligaments?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client after a total hip replacement. The nurse advises the client and family to obtain which piece of equipment for use at home?

A client had a mid-thigh amputation of the right leg. Which nursing measure is most effective in preventing a hip flexion contracture?

The nurse has an order for Demerol 75 mg IM to be given preoperatively as a one-time dose. The vial on hand contains Demerol 100 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer, and which syringe should be used (A, B, C, D, E, F)?  

A child has just returned to the orthopedic unit after being placed in a plaster hip spica cast. What nursing measure is most important in the child’s care?

The nurse is calculating the client’s intake and output balance for a shift in the first 24 hours after surgery. What is the minimal urinary output that should be maintained for a client?

A client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse most likely expect?

The nurse is caring for a client following abdominal surgery. The client does not recognize the significance of passing flatus postoperatively and thinks it is odd that the nurse asks about it. Which explanation should the nurse provide?