and Musculoskeletal System Assessment
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A nurse is caring for a child in a When analyzing cues, the nurse should
leg cast. determine that the child is most likely
Complete the following sentence experiencing compartment syndrome as
by using the lists of options. evidenced by the increased pain, tingling in the
affected extremity with the cast, tachycardia,
and hypovolemia. Compartment syndrome
presents with increased pain, cold/pale distal
extremity, paresthesia (tingling), pulselessness,
and paralysis (numbness). The likely cause of
this syndrome could be the recent casting of
the fractured extremity, which restricts the leg
and its ability to swell. If left untreated, this
could cause irreparable damage, amputation,
and/or death.
, Which of the following provider When generating solutions, the nurse should
orders should the nurse anticipate recognize that this client is experiencing
for this client? osteomyelitis and should anticipate that the
provider will order a bone scan, intravenous
antibiotics, and a referral for physical therapy.
The diagnosis of osteomyelitis can be
confirmed through a bone scan, requires
several weeks of treatment with IV antibiotics,
and physical therapy to maintain mobility of the
affected extremity.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a "Death of bone tissue causes the bone in the
child who has been diagnosed hip joint to change shape."
with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
A nurse is teaching the parents of "Newborns who are born with torticollis should
a newborn who is receiving also be checked for hip dysplasia"
treatment for torticollis. Which of
the following statements should "Newborns who have torticollis are at risk for
the nurse make? (Select all that plagiocephaly"
apply.)
"Tummy time will be prescribed to help
alleviate torticollis"
A nurse is evaluating an infant Necrosis of the femoral head
client who has been treated for
developmental dysplasia of the
hip with a Pavlik harness. Which of
the following complications
should the nurse monitor the
client for?