A client presents to the emergency department after a fall w…

A client presents to the emergency department after a fall while playing basketball. The right shoulder appears deformed, and the client reports severe pain and inability to move the arm. The nurse suspects a shoulder dislocation. Which underlying pathophysiology best explains this condition?

A client with a tibial fracture in a long leg cast reports w…

A client with a tibial fracture in a long leg cast reports worsening pain despite receiving opioid analgesics. The nurse also notes pallor, paresthesia, and tense swelling of the affected limb. Which assessment findings are consistent with compartment syndrome?

A patient has a pulmonary artery catheter in place. The dicr…

A patient has a pulmonary artery catheter in place. The dicrotic notch is visible on the PA waveform. The following data is obtained: PAP    22 torr    CVP 10 torr PCWP 14 torr C.I. 4.0 L/min/m2 Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of this data?