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3 days postoperative of a Shortening of the right leg
Right Total Hip -----
arthroplasty. The nurse should monitor the client for shortening
client cries out in pain. of the affected leg as an indication of dislocation of
The nurse should assess the prosthesis.
client for which Other findings include
manifestations of 1.increased hip pain
dislocation of the hip 2. inability to move the extremity rotation of the hip
prosthesis? internally or externally.
Pulmonary embolus
-----
TCD(saO2)
pelvic fracture, sudden Immobility following musculoskeletal trauma places
shortness of breath, the client at an increased risk for pulmonary
stabbing chest pain, embolus. TCD(saO2)
feelings of doom. client is Tachycardia ❤️
experiencing? Chest petechiae
decreased SaO2.
The nurse should notify the rapid response team
immediately.
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Client is in skeletal Have the client use a trapeze to pull himself up
traction following a femur while ensuring the weight hangs freely.
fracture. -----
Client has slid down The nurse should ensure that traction weight is
toward the foot of the hanging freely.
bed. traction weight is The client can use an overhead trapeze bar to move
resting on the floor. up in bed, or the nurse can assist the client up,
Which action should the making sure to maintain proper alignment of the
nurse take? extremity.
preoperative teaching for "I should wear elastic stockings on both of my legs."
a client who is scheduled ------
for total knee elastic stockings: prevent venous thromboembolism,
arthroplasty. (TKA) common complication following orthopedic
This statement confirms surgery.
understanding?
A nurse is discussing the "Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of
difference between the body."
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ------
and osteoarthritis (OA) Unilateral joint involvement: OA.
with a newly licensed RA: Bilateral/symmetrical joint impairment.
nurse. Which of the
following information
should the nurse include
about osteoarthritis?
client: 24 hr muscle spasms
postoperative following
an above-the-elbow
amputation. identify the
priority?
Eat nurse is preparing to Apply cold compresses to the extremity 20 min at a
discharge a client time to minimize swelling/ erythema.
following a Grade II
(moderate) ankle sprain.
The following instructions
should the nurse plan to
give to the client?
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Terms in this set (20)
3 days postoperative of a Shortening of the right leg
Right Total Hip -----
arthroplasty. The nurse should monitor the client for shortening
client cries out in pain. of the affected leg as an indication of dislocation of
The nurse should assess the prosthesis.
client for which Other findings include
manifestations of 1.increased hip pain
dislocation of the hip 2. inability to move the extremity rotation of the hip
prosthesis? internally or externally.
Pulmonary embolus
-----
TCD(saO2)
pelvic fracture, sudden Immobility following musculoskeletal trauma places
shortness of breath, the client at an increased risk for pulmonary
stabbing chest pain, embolus. TCD(saO2)
feelings of doom. client is Tachycardia ❤️
experiencing? Chest petechiae
decreased SaO2.
The nurse should notify the rapid response team
immediately.
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, 4/11/25, 6:57 PM Musculoskeletal : ATI - Medical-Surgical 2025 update| comprehensive questions and verified answers (complete solutions) AS…
Client is in skeletal Have the client use a trapeze to pull himself up
traction following a femur while ensuring the weight hangs freely.
fracture. -----
Client has slid down The nurse should ensure that traction weight is
toward the foot of the hanging freely.
bed. traction weight is The client can use an overhead trapeze bar to move
resting on the floor. up in bed, or the nurse can assist the client up,
Which action should the making sure to maintain proper alignment of the
nurse take? extremity.
preoperative teaching for "I should wear elastic stockings on both of my legs."
a client who is scheduled ------
for total knee elastic stockings: prevent venous thromboembolism,
arthroplasty. (TKA) common complication following orthopedic
This statement confirms surgery.
understanding?
A nurse is discussing the "Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of
difference between the body."
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ------
and osteoarthritis (OA) Unilateral joint involvement: OA.
with a newly licensed RA: Bilateral/symmetrical joint impairment.
nurse. Which of the
following information
should the nurse include
about osteoarthritis?
client: 24 hr muscle spasms
postoperative following
an above-the-elbow
amputation. identify the
priority?
Eat nurse is preparing to Apply cold compresses to the extremity 20 min at a
discharge a client time to minimize swelling/ erythema.
following a Grade II
(moderate) ankle sprain.
The following instructions
should the nurse plan to
give to the client?
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