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Caring for Clients With Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders

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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Caring for Clients With Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with gout. Which of the following would the nurse encourage the client to limit?

A. Fluid intake

B. Protein-rich foods

C. Purine-rich foods

D. Carbohydrates

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Question 2 of 5

A client suffered a significant ankle fracture several months ago. Which indicator would the nurse use to determine that the client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of chronic osteomyelitis?

A. High fever

B. Persistent draining sinus

C. Rapid pulse

D. Tenderness over the affected area

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with a mild case of bunions. Which suggestion would be most important for the nurse to give this client?

A. Avoid strenuous exercise.

B. Avoid foot creams.

C. Don proper footwear.

D. Regularly use analgesics.

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test findings of a client with rheumatoid arthritis. What would the nurse expect to find?

A. Increased red blood cell count

B. Increased C4 complement

C. Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

D. Increased albumin levels

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Question 5 of 5

A client is diagnosed with osteomyelitis. This is most commonly caused by which of the following?

A. Proteus vulgaris

B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

C. Escherichia coli

D. Staphylococcus aureus

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