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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?

15. The client has had a short arm cast applied in the emergency department.  The nurse is performing discharge teaching.  As the client is leaving, the client complains of itching under the cast.  Which of the following is the best response for the nurse to make?

3.  An older adult visiting a wellness clinic reports joint stiffness in the morning. Which of the following educational statements by the nurse would be most appropriate?

43. The physician has ordered Metoprolol 150 mg QID.  The dosage on hand is 100mg tablets. The recommended dose is 300mg/kg/day. How many tablets will the nurse administer to the patient?