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A patient with a C5 spinal cord injury can perform which of the following? (select all that apply)

Which action would the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of Buck’s traction for a patient with a right femur fracture?

A patient has been taking carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for several years due to Parkinson’s disease. Which finding would indicate to the nurse that a decrease in the medication dosage may be necessary?

With which client does the nurse remain alert for and assess most frequently for signs and symptoms of hypokalemia to prevent harm?

For acute and subacute low back pain, recommended nonpharmacologic therapies include all EXCEPT:

Which of the following is an inborn error of Protein metabolism?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s medication list and notes that the provider initiated empiric therapy for a suspected infection. Which statement best describes empiric therapy?

A 28-year-old woman who has multiple sclerosis asks the nurse about the risks associated with pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

The nurse teaches a newly diagnosed person with RA about the disease-modifying antirheumatic drug methotrexate. Which statements indicate correct understanding?(Select all that apply).

A pregnant client is diagnosed with Lyme disease. The provider orders doxycycline. What is the nurse’s priority action?