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          A 34 year old patient, has a compartment syndrome after a fracture of his right arm. Nursing assessment will include careful observation for signs and symptoms of

A CPP of less than 30 mm Hg results in Ischemia and is incompatible with life

When educating the patient regarding traction, the nurse will include which of the following as main the purpose(s) of traction? Select all that apply

When preparing a presentation on autonomic dysreflexia the nursing student correctly includes the following as triggers, except:

The nurse is assessing the results of diagnostic tests on a client’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which values and observations does the nurse correlate as most indicative of viral meningitis? 

A nurse is updating the health history of a patient who has been admitted to the hospital with a stroke. What question should the nurse ask the patient’s caregiver?

The nurse is talking to the family of a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which statement indicates that the family has a good understanding of the changes in motor movement associated with this disease?

The nurse is caring for a client with Ménière’s disease. The client asks the nurse how to minimize attacks. The nurse discuss those following. Select all that apply. 

          A 85-year old patient is found lying on the floor next to his bed. The physical assessment reveals crepitus and pain upon movement of the right elbow.  Which of the following conditions do you suspect?

In caring for a patient just admitted with a pelvic fracture, the assessment that would cause the most concern is: