A client has come to the orthopedic clinic for a follow-up appointment 6 weeks after fracturing his ankle. Diagnostic imaging reveals that bone union is not taking place. What factor may have contributed to this complication?

A client with HIV is admitted to the hospital because of chronic severe diarrhea. The nurse caring for this client should expect the health care provider to prescribe what medication for the management of the client’s diarrhea?

A client with a right tibial fracture is being discharged home after having a cast applied. What instruction should the nurse provide in relationship to the client’s cast care?

A client was brought to the emergency department after a fall. The client is taken to the operating room to receive a right hip prosthesis. In the immediate postoperative period, what health education should the nurse emphasize?

An oncology nurse recognizes a client’s risk for fluid imbalance while the client is undergoing treatment for leukemia. What related assessments should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care? Select all that apply.

A client has recently been admitted to the orthopedic unit following total hip arthroplasty. The client has a closed suction device in place and the nurse has determined that there were 320 mL of output in the first 24 hours. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just had an arthroscopy as an outpatient and is getting ready to go home. The nurse should teach the client to monitor closely for what postprocedure complication?

A nurse is planning the assessment of a client who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of an autoimmune disorder. The nurse should be aware that the incidence and prevalence of autoimmune diseases is known to be higher among what group?

A client’s primary infection with HIV has subsided and an equilibrium now exists between HIV levels and the client’s immune response. This physiologic state is known as what?

A client who has undergone a lower limb amputation is preparing to be discharged home. What outcome is necessary prior to discharge?