NR 324 - Adult Health I Week 7: Altered Mobility Nursing Care of Mobility. Chamberlain University College of Nursing

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Week 7: Altered Mobility Nursing Care of Mobility Prepare: The Nursing Care of Mobility Nursing Intervention – Recognizing Cues The nurse is caring for a client who was recently injured the righ... t leg while playing basketball. Which symptoms could be most consistent with a bone injury? Select all that apply. Deformity of the injured extremity Ecchymosis around the area of injury Capillary refill less than 3 seconds Presence of a fever Inability to bear weight Recognizing Cues – Altered Mobility The nurse is caring for a client with a nerve impingement in the lower back area around L4 and L5. Which symptoms are consistent with nerve injury? Select all that apply. Paresthesia Erythema at the site of injury Deformity Acute pain Paralysis above the site of the injury Nursing Intervention – Altered Mobility and Lifestyle The nurse is preparing a discharge plan for a client being discharged after a left tibial fracture. In suggesting lifestyle changes which can decrease the healing time, which of the following does the nurse review with the client? Decrease dietary protein intake Avoid any type of exercise even if the fracture is protected Stop smoking Consider eliminating milk products from the diet Self-Check: Analyze Cues – Altered Mobility Review the information and picture to the right. Select the pertinent information below based on your assessment. Nurses Progress Note Patient ambulated to the exam room with some assistance. Pedal pulses palpated at +2. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds below the point of the injury. Patient smokes 1 pack daily. Exercises four times a week. Works from home. No family history of illnesses. Past medical history of appendicitis, vitamin D deficiency, and right ulnar fracture.Patient ambulated to the exam room with some assistance. Pedal pulses palpated at +2. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds below the point of the injury. [Show More]

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