The nurse is assisting a postoperative client who has been placed on a high-protein diet. Which food option contains the highest amount of protein?

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?