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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a femur fracture. What is NOT included in the evaluation of the neurovascular status of the client's affected extremity?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. A nurse assesses an area of skin over a bony prominence. What finding would be most concerning?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. What is not appropriate client education on the preventing the spread of methicillin- resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. What is the nurse's priority action for a client with compromised immunity?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. The client states, “the doctor says I am nearsighted. I do not get it.” What would be the best response by the nurse?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct response is to explain to the client what nearsightedness means, which is having difficulty seeing distant objects, as known as myopia. Choice A is not helpful as changing doctors is not necessary for this situation. Choice C is premature as wearing glasses is a possible solution but not the only one. Choice D is incorrect as nearsightedness (myopia) often requires glasses for correction.

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