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Before surgery for a fractured hip, the client’s leg is placed in Buck’s traction. While providing nursing care, which finding indicates a need for immediate action?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just experienced dehiscence and evisceration of an abdominal incision. What action by the nurse is most appropriate to perform first?

The nurse is caring for a client in skeletal traction. Which nursing action is unsafe during pin care?

The nurse is reviewing the disaster manual. In the acronym “RACE” related to fire safety procedures, what does the “R” represent?

The nurse is caring for a client following abdominal surgery. The client does not recognize the significance of passing flatus postoperatively and thinks it is odd that the nurse asks about it. Which explanation should the nurse provide?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is reinforcing dietary management principles for a client with type 1 diabetes. What is the refined fuel form of carbohydrates in the body?

The nurse is assisting a postoperative client who has been placed on a high-protein diet. Which food option contains the highest amount of protein?

The nurse is assessing a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports numbness and tingling in the lips and fingers. What is the most probable cause of this finding?