A 30-year-old individual is prescribed crutches for ambulati…
A 30-year-old individual is prescribed crutches for ambulation due to a lower limb injury. Proper use of crutches is essential for effective mobility and preventing further injury. Which actions demonstrate the correct use of crutches? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a below-the-knee amputation and is experiencing severe phantom limb pain. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement to help decrease the client’s discomfort?
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A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset chest pain and respiratory distress. On examination, the nurse notes tracheal deviation to the opposite side, absent breath sounds on the affected side, and hypotension. The healthcare provider diagnoses the client with a tension pneumothorax. Which intervention should the nurse expect to be performed first?
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