a nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis which of the following interventions is the nurses priority
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. What should the nurse do first if they are stuck by a needle?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is the most common method for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

4. A nurse is assessing a client with hallux valgus. What is another term for this assessment finding?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Hallux valgus is commonly known as a bunion, which is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. A) Thoracic deformity is unrelated to hallux valgus. C) A corn is a thickened area of skin on the foot, not synonymous with hallux valgus. D) Metacarpal involvement refers to the hand, not the foot where hallux valgus occurs.

5. A client who is sitting in High-Fowler's position is at risk for what type of injury as the skin layers shift in opposite directions?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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