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An older adult woman’s current medication regimen includes alendronate (bisphosphonates). What outcome would indicate successful therapy?

A client has undergone a colon resection and has returned to the medical-surgical unit. While the nurse is repositioning the client, the surgical incision opens with visible evisceration. What is the nurse’s first action?

According to the Muscle Strength Scale: Active movement against full resistance without evident fatigue would be recorded as:

The nurse admits a client to the PACU with a blood pressure of 132/90 mm Hg and a pulse of 68 beats per minute. After 30 minutes, the client’s blood pressure is 94/47 mm Hg, and the pulse is 110. The nurse documents that the client’s skin is cold, moist, and pale. What is the client’s likely condition?

The nurse understands that assessing neurovascular function in a patient with a brace, splint, or cast is vitally important. Neurovascular assessment findings that indicate neurovascular compromise include which of the following? (Select all that apply)

During the surgical procedure, the client exhibits tachycardia, generalized muscle rigidity, and a temperature of 103°F. The nurse should prepare to administer:

A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a skin biopsy and has three stitches in place. This wound is healing by:

Which phase refers to the period of time that spans the entire surgical experience?

The nurse is caring for a patient post open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for a hip fracture. Because the patient is at risk for hip dislocation, the nurse ensures that the hip is maintained in which position?

The nurse is aware that if conservative measures do not relieve pain and restore tissue perfusion, the patient will need which of the following emergency treatments to correct compartment syndrome?