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A 7-year-old girl presents to the emergency department accompanied by her parents with a mild ankle sprain sustained during her soccer game. The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching on managing the injury at home. Which of the following statements indicate an understanding of appropriate care during the first 48 hours? (Select all that apply)

A client arrives in the emergency department after falling off a ladder. The nurse suspects a possible transverse fracture of the left leg. Which of the following assessment findings support this suspicion? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a child who is about to undergo surgical correction of scoliosis. What will the nurse include in the child’s postoperative care? Select all that apply.

A 3-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with osteomyelitis of the right femur. Which laboratory test should the nurse order first, before starting an IV antibiotic?

The nurse cares for an infant with myelomeningocele before surgical intervention. What action will the nurse take?

One action that enhances communication success with a hearing-impaired person is to 

A nurse is reviewing orders for a patient prescribed tamsulosin and sildenafil. Which is the most appropriate action?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes and who is being treated with hydrochlorothiazide. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a client whose potassium level is 5.9 mg/dL (5.9 mmol/L). How will the client’s kidneys respond to this potassium level?

A 72-year-old male client presents at a blood donor drive. The client tells the nurse, “I donate blood on a regular basis.” While reviewing the client’s medication history, the nurse notes the client is currently prescribed dutasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What explanation would the nurse provide this client as a contraindication to giving blood?