Question 1 of 5.

The nurse is assessing a client who reports left knee pain after playing baseball. The nurse should initially

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client who has a fiberglass cast that has just been applied to their left arm due to a humerus fracture. Three hours later, the client complains of numbness in his fingers, and says his fingers 'have become pale.' What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client six hours postoperative following a below-knee amputation (BKA). Which of the following assessment findings requires follow-up?

Question 4 of 5.

Extract:The following scenario applies to the next 1 items The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 62-year-old female client. Item 1 of 1 Triage Note 1211: The client was brought to the ED by her neighbor, who was concerned about her increasing pain and immobility. The client's neighbor reported that the client called her a few hours ago, asking her to go to the ED because of increasing pain and the inability to perform her activities of daily living. History of osteoporosis, hypertension, and gout. She reports that she recently started seeing a rheumatologist because of persistent fatigue, low-grade fevers, and lack of appetite. Vital signs: T 99.7° F (37.6° C), P 82, RR 16, BP 134/76, pulse oximetry reading 98% on room air. Pain rated 7/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale, which is described as throbbing of both feet, especially in her toes. She also reports having stiffness in her wrists and fingers that starts in the morning and persists throughout the day. Triage assessment: the client is alert and fully oriented to person, place, and situation. Peripheral pulses 2+. Clear lung sounds bilaterally. Swollen, errythemic toes that are warm and tender to touch. She does not recall her weight but reports significant weight loss over the past three months.

For each assessment finding below, click to specify if the finding is consistent with the disease process of osteoarthritis, acute gout flare, or rheumatoid arthritis. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse performs a home safety assessment for an older adult with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should make which recommendation to promote safety in the bathroom?