A nurse is planning client education for a client being disc…
A nurse is planning client education for a client being discharged home with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. The client has been prescribed antimalarials for treatment, so the nurse knows to teach the client to self-monitor for what adverse effect?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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