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Nurses'Notes
Day 1:
Client reports to clinic following trip to emergency department (ED) after a fall at home. Reports slipping
on a floor rug and hurting left ankle.
ray report taken in ED shows left lateral malleolus fracture. Removable boot immobilizer in place, using
a cane for assistance in ambulating
Boot immobilizer removed, left ankle with edema +2. Client reports pain as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Client states they were prescribed pain medication by ED provider. Client lives alone.
Reports being "down to 1⁄2 pack of cigarettes, least 3 cups of coffee daily. States their mother was
always breaking something.
Day 3:
Bone Mineral Density DEXA scan -3.8 (-1 or above)
Based on the client's laboratory and diagnostic results, indicate which of the following provider
prescriptions the nurse should expect.
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assisting in the care of an older adult female client.
For each provider prescription click to specify if the provider prescription is expected or unexpected for
the client. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not need to be a selection in every
column.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: A: Improves strength and reduces fall risk. B, C: Address osteoporosis (DEXA -3.8). D: Ensures safe environment.