The nurse is caring for a client who has a fiberglass cast that has just been applied to their left arm due to a humerus fracture. Three hours later, the client complains of numbness in his fingers, and says his fingers 'have become pale.' What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
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Question 2 of 48
The nurse is caring for a client six hours postoperative following a below-knee amputation (BKA). Which of the following assessment findings requires follow-up?
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Question 3 of 48
For each assessment finding below, click to specify if the finding is consistent with the disease process of osteoarthritis, acute gout flare, or rheumatoid arthritis. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.
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Question 4 of 48
The nurse performs a home safety assessment for an older adult with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should make which recommendation to promote safety in the bathroom?
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Question 5 of 48
The nurse is discharging a client following knee arthroplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include in discharge teaching?
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