Mr. Rodriguez has sustained a closed fracture to his left fe…

Mr. Rodriguez has sustained a closed fracture to his left femur. He has been evaluated, a cast was applied to his leg, and he is now being sent home. The nurse provides discharge education to Mr. Rodriguez and his wife, and states that Mr. Rodriguez should return to the hospital if he begins to have difficulty breathing, if he notices that his heart rate has increased, or if he becomes restless or confused. The nurse is specifically educating the patient about which of the following complications?

Mrs. Hughes, a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis of th…

Mrs. Hughes, a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis of the knee, is discussing pain management options with the nurse. Mrs. Hughes  asks the nurse, “What can I do to help reduce the pain without increasing my medications?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Mr. Zapalac, a patient who has been newly diagnosed with ear…

Mr. Zapalac, a patient who has been newly diagnosed with early rheumatoid arthritis, has questions about his diagnosis. Mr. Zapalac says to the nurse, “I’m such an active person. I am really concerned about how this disease will affect my activity in the future.” What is the best response the nurse can say at this time?