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36. The nurse is caring for a client on a long-term care (LTC) unit.  The client must be log rolled.  Which of the following will occur? 

11.  A patient has an open reduction of a radial fracture and is casted. Several hours after the operation, the patient reports a throbbing pain in the arm. What nursing action is essential for the nurse to take first?

25. The nurse turns the client to a lateral position. Which of the following must the nurse perform prior to leaving the room?

28. The client with total knee arthroplasty is ordered to have a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Which of the following education guidelines will the nurse provide the patient regarding the use of the CPM machine? 

42. The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a parent whose child has had a long arm plaster cast applied.  The nurse will explain that the cast may take _________ amount of time to dry.

10. The nurse has received report on four clients. Which of the following should the nurse see first?

39.  Match the following stages of pressure ulcers with the description.

46. The nurse is caring for a patient with contractures to the LE and right hand.  Which of the following nursing problems and goals will the nurse document related to this finding? 

18. The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a total hip arthroplasty. During the post-op period, the patient complains of pain in the calf area. What priority intervention would the nurse take?

23. The nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) performing ROM exercises with a client. It is most important for the nurse to be sure that the UAP performs which of the following?