The nurse is assisting with admission of a patient with Guil…
The nurse is assisting with admission of a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) to a medical unit. The patient’s legs are weak, making it impossible to walk without assistance. The patient says, “How did I get this? I’m not usually sick.” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Read DetailsA client sustains an injury to the left ankle after a fall….
A client sustains an injury to the left ankle after a fall. There was immediate swelling and pain from the injury, and the client was taken to the local emergency department. What initial test does the nurse anticipate the physician will order to rule out a fracture?
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A client diagnosed with degenerative joint disease of the fingers reports now having bumps on the fingers that do not hurt. The nurse observes bony nodules on the distal interphalangeal joints. What type of “bumps” does the nurse understand these are?
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