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Which is a benefit of a continuous passive motion (CPM) device when applied after knee surgery? It promotes healing by increasing circulation and movement of the knee joint. The nurse is checking the traction apparatus for a client in skin traction. Which finding would require the nurse to intervene? Weights hanging and touching the floor A client with a fractured distal left radius reports discomfort at the cast site, with pain specifically in the upper forearm. What would the nurse expec...

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has had a total knee arthroplasty yesterday. What type of pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to this client to prevent complications related to the surgery? a) Anticoagulation therapy b) Antidysrhythmia therapy c) Antianginal therapy d) Antineoplastic therapy Anticoagulation therapy Explanation: Anticoagulation therapy and early ambulation are very important for clients who have knee or hip replacement to prevent thrombu...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, Amy M. Karch Sixth Edition Chapter 9 Prep U Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Before the selection of an aminoglycoside to treat a client's wound infection, what would the nurse expect the physician to order? - answerCulture and sensitivity The choice of aminoglycoside depends on local susceptibility patterns and specific organisms causing an infection. A client has a diagnosis of otitis media and has just begun antibiotic treatment. The client repo...

A patient is receiving carboplatin. The nurse would expect to administer this drug by which route? Intravenous The nurse may be asked to administer which medications to a client to counteract the increase in uric acid and subsequent hyperuricemia resulting from the metabolic waste buildup from rapid tumor lysis? allopurinol A nurse should understand which adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs are related to the death of rapidly growing cells? (Select all that apply.) *Alopecia *L...

A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a total hip replacement. What is the best action by the nurse for client care?Limit hip flexion of the client's hip when the client sits up The nurse teaches the client which intervention to avoid hip dislocation after replacement surgery?Never cross the affected leg when seated Which is a benefit of a continuous passive motion (CPM) device when applied after knee surgery?It promotes healing by increasing circulation and movement of the kn...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, Amy M. Karch Sixth Edition Chapter 9 Prep U Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Before the selection of an aminoglycoside to treat a client's wound infection, what would the nurse expect the physician to order? - answerCulture and sensitivity The choice of aminoglycoside depends on local susceptibility patterns and specific organisms causing an infection. A client has a diagnosis of otitis media and has just begun antibiotic treatment. The client repo...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - Amy M. Karch - Chapter 9 Antibiotics Prep-U Exam Questions And Answers Before the selection of an aminoglycoside to treat a client's wound infection, what would the nurse expect the physician to order? - answerCulture and sensitivity The choice of aminoglycoside depends on local susceptibility patterns and specific organisms causing an infection. A client has a diagnosis of otitis media and has just begun antibiotic treatment. The client reports otalgia a...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - Amy M. Karch - Chapter 9 Antibiotics Prep-U Exam Questions And Answers Before the selection of an aminoglycoside to treat a client's wound infection, what would the nurse expect the physician to order? - answerCulture and sensitivity The choice of aminoglycoside depends on local susceptibility patterns and specific organisms causing an infection. A client has a diagnosis of otitis media and has just begun antibiotic treatment. The client reports otalgia a...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 Copyright Macmillan Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. An early response to the Covid-19 pandemic was the $2.2 trillion CARES Act signed into law that included: a. funding for broadband infrastructure, renter's assistance, and food security for low-income households only. b. a mandate for individuals who could not afford health insurance to purchase it or pay a penalty. c. direct payments to American households, unemployment benefits, an...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 Copyright Macmillan Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. An early response to the Covid-19 pandemic was the $2.2 trillion CARES Act signed into law that included: a. funding for broadband infrastructure, renter's assistance, and food security for low-income households only. b. a mandate for individuals who could not afford health insurance to purchase it or pay a penalty. c. direct payments to American households, unemployment benefits, an...