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Medical Surgical ATI Lyme Disease A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Understanding of the patient teaching. A nurse is assessing for compar tment... syndrome in a client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this condition? A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for a client who had a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Teaching external fixation device for fracture of lower extremity: use crutches with rubber tip. Casts/splints/boots applied. Continuous use for 4-6 weeks. Teach wound and pin care. Only provider can adjust. Post-op open reduction internal fixation of the ankle. What assessment report: extremity cool on palpation. Other findings to report: pallor, cool temp, paresthesia A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse suggest to the client to reduce pain? Elevation of the extremities can assist with managing the pain of a client who has peripheral vascular disease. Regular exercise is important to prevent stiffness. Caring for a client with hx of a compound fracture, 3 wks ago. Unexpected finding showing osteomyelitis? ANS: Sedimentation rate. An increased sedimentation rate occurs when a client has any type of inflammatory process, such as osteomyelitis. A nurse is teaching a client about osteoporosis prevention. The nurse should instruct the client which of the following medications can increase their risk of developing osteoporosis? A nurse is providing education to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include [Show More]

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