NSG 6005 Week 5 Knowledge Check

NSG 6005 Week 5 Knowledge Check
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A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic specialist
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I who notes erythema, warmth, and fluctuance of the shoulder
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I joint. What is the next step in treatment for this patient?
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Question I1 Ioptions:
a) I Admit Ito Ithe Ihospital Ifor Iintravenous Iantibiotics


b) I Inject Ilidocaine Iinto Ithe Ijoint Iand Ireassess Iin I5 Ito I10 Iminutes


c) I Order Ia Iplain Iradiograph Iof Ithe Ishoulder Ito Iidentify Ipossible Ifracture


d) I Perform Ia Ishoulder Iultrasound Ito Ifurther Ievaluate Ithe Icause

A patient comes to a provider with reports of unilateral arm pain
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I and weakness with mild neck pain. The provider notes that the
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I patient prefers holding the affected arm crossed in front of the
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