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A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds B. Bounding distal pulses C. Intense pain with movement d. Erythema of the toes - C. Intense pain with movement A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a haemolytic transfusion reaction? A. Chills B. Hyper...

A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? - Pain that increases with passive movement results from a decrease in blood flow in the extremity caused by a decrease in the muscle compartment size due to a cast that is too tight. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made b...

A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Hair loss on the lower legs A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has esophageal cancer and is to undergo radiation therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? - "I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area. A nurse at a provider's office is cari...

A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is the nurses priority? - tachycardia A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat end stage kidney disease. The client reports muscle cramps, and tingling sensation in their hands. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to minister? - Calcium carbonate A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a new prescription for e...

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by the client reflects an understanding of the teaching? A. I will need to take antibiotics for 1 year B. My partner will need to take an antiviral medication C. My joints ache because I have Lyme disease D. I bruise easily because I have Lyme disease C. My joints ache because I have Lyme disease RATIONALE: the disease course occurs in 3 stages beginning with j...