a client is experiencing numbness and tingling distal to a new arm cast with no increase in pain the nurse assesses that the clients fingers are pale
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client is experiencing numbness and tingling distal to a new arm cast with no increase in pain. The nurse assesses that the client's fingers are pale, cool and swollen. What action does the nurse take next?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. The client is at risk for impaired skin integrity related to the need for several weeks of bedrest. The nurse evaluates the client after 1 week and finds skin integrity is not impaired. In evaluating the plan of care, what is the nurse's best action?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. What steps are NOT included in preparing a sterile field?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

5. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

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