death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted what is this complication called
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1. Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. What is this complication called?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the condition where bone tissue dies due to the disruption of blood supply to the bone. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Choice A) is a chronic pain condition, delayed union (Choice C) refers to a delayed healing of a fracture, and complex regional pain syndrome (Choice D) is a chronic pain condition typically affecting an arm or leg.

2. A client is in skeletal traction. With the nurse's assessment, it is noted that the pairs appear red, swollen and there is purulent drainage. What action does the nurse take first?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. 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.

4. A nurse is teaching a client who has out about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. To promote independence, which of these is the best intervention to implement?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is to allow the client to perform the activities of daily living they are able to do. This intervention promotes independence by encouraging clients to maintain their functional abilities. Choice A is incorrect as performing the client's activities of daily living for them does not empower independence. Choice B is irrelevant to promoting independence. Choice C is not actively promoting independence as it involves leaving the client alone without any guidance or support.

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