The most significant complication of the use of an external fixator on the lower leg for a fractured tibia reduction is which of the following?
A. Skin impairment
B. Muscle atrophy
C. Acute pain
D. Infection
D
As long as the external fixator is in place, there is a direct connection between the external envi-ronment and the bone. The risk for infection is high.
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a. It is ready to be used immediately. b. There are fewer complications with a fistula. c. There is less restriction of activity with a fistula. d. It produces dilation and thickening of the superficial vessels. e. The fistula does not require a needle insertion at each dialysis.
A patient prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan) for 15 months develops these finding
s: uncontrolled rhythmic movement of the face, lip smacking, uncontrolled chewing, and rapid or wormlike movements of the tongue. What is your best action? a. Transfer the patient to a critical care bed immediately. b. Document the findings and contact the prescriber. c. Ask if the patient has any drug, pet or food allergies. d. Place the patient on bed rest and keep him or her NPO.
Which of the following is a correct guideline to follow when providing a bed bath for a client?
A) When cleaning the eye, move the washcloth from the outer to the inner aspect of the eye. B) Fold the washcloth like a mitt on your hand so that there are no loose ends. C) Clean the perineal area before cleaning the gluteal area. D) Change the bath water after washing each body part.
The nurse is assessing the home of an elderly patient for safety issues. Which of the following would reassure the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cleaning the stove top b. Putting a shower chair in the bathroom c. Installing adequate lighting in all living areas d. Placing emergency numbers close to the telephone