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?

A. Administer antibiotics to the client
B. Increase the client's protein intake
C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain
D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for what adverse effect of this medication?

A. Bleeding
B. Insomnia
C. Blurred vision
D. Constipation

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. 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?

A. Color
B. Temperature
C. Sensation
D. Skin integrity

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. What should be done immediately after an ankle injury?

A. Immobilize, heat, compress, and elevate the ankle
B. Rest, ice, compress, and lower the ankle
C. Rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle
D. Rest, incubate, confine, and lower the ankle

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle. After an ankle injury, it is essential to follow the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for immediate treatment. Resting the injured ankle helps prevent further damage, applying ice reduces swelling and pain, compression with a bandage provides support and helps control swelling, and elevating the ankle above heart level reduces swelling by allowing fluid to drain away from the injury site. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because heating, incubating, or confining the ankle can worsen the injury by increasing swelling and inflammation instead of reducing them.