a client with systemic sclerosis has been in bed for 2 weeks due to fatigue and abdominal pain today the client came into the clinic complaining of he
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client with systemic sclerosis has been in bed for 2 weeks due to fatigue and abdominal pain. Today, the client came into the clinic complaining of her leg being hot, red and painful. What does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. What medication class can decrease tissue in inflammation but delays bone healing?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The goal for a client with impaired mobility is to prevent atelectasis. What nursing intervention would best help the client meet this goal?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assisting the client to the orthopneic position is the best nursing intervention to help prevent atelectasis. This position improves lung expansion by allowing the chest to expand fully, aiding in the prevention of atelectasis. Offering a protein-rich diet (choice B) is important for overall nutrition but does not directly address preventing atelectasis. Offering a bedpan for toileting (choice C) and turning the client every 4 hours (choice D) are important for preventing pressure ulcers in immobile clients but do not directly prevent atelectasis.

4. What is a classic symptom assessed in clients with lupus?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. What is the priority intervention for the nurse to enhance meeting the psychosocial needs of a client on transmission-based precautions?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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