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The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured left humerus. The client had an open reduction repair of the fracture yesterday. Which data warrants an intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing an elderly client who is recovering after closed reduction repair of a femur fracture. The client is reporting chest pain. The nurse notes the client has an increase in heart and respiratory rate, temperature is 99.0, hypoxic, has crackles in the right lung and is hypoxic. The nurse recognizes that this is a medical emergency. Which complication does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

 A client who has had osteoarthritis for 7 years comes into the clinic. The client has tried multiple medical and alternative treatments with minimal relief to their joint pain. Which psychosocial problem should the nurse understand the client is at risk for? 

A client with cancer of the tongue has had a radical neck dissection. What immediate post operative nursing assessment would be a PRIORITY for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. Which statement by the client BEST demonstrates understanding of post-op care at home? 

The home care nurse is conducting follow-up visits to a group of clients. Which client should the nurse recognize as being at the highest risk for developing osteomyelitis?

An older adult has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The client has recently been experiencing fecal incontinence. The GI assessment is negative. What would be the MOST appropriate intervention to add to this client’s care plan?

The nurse is assessing the client who is day one post-operative with a left total knee replacement (LTKR). The client has been refusing to go to physical therapy. Which assessment data warrants IMMEDIATE interventions?

A client is 3 days post op abdominal surgery. The nurse assesses the client and the morning labs and suspects the client has developed a complication from the surgery. Which assessment data would the nurse report immediately to the HCP? 

The nurse is assessing a client who came to the Emergency Department (ED) with localized abdominal pain. The client shared that they ate fried chicken and French fries for lunch. The nurse continues to assess the client for possible cholecystitis. When assessing the characteristic of the client’s pain the nurse should anticipate the pain may radiate to what area?