the nurse is preparing communication for a provider the client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture distal to the inju
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The nurse is preparing communication for a provider. The client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture. Distal to the injury, he is experiencing a 'pins and needles' sensation. The pulse is weak and thready but is bounding on all unaffected extremities. What emergent condition does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.

3. A client with a bone cancer states that he is in too much pain to walk today. What should the nurse do first?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the pain characteristics helps in managing the client’s pain effectively.

4. An area of erythema on the child's skin is being assessed by the nurse. The nurse presses down on the area, and the area becomes white. What time does the nurse document for this finding?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a client with a severe rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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