A client has been smoking for more than 40 years. He developed a bone tumor in the right hip. What is the greatest risk the client may experience?
A) Fracture
B) Pain
C) Immobility
D) Numbness
Ans: A
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A gerontologic nurse practitioner frequently cares for patients with heart disease and is aware that it is the leading cause of death in the aged. This is due in part to which of the following?
A) Heart muscle and arteries lose their elasticity. B) Systolic blood pressure decreases. C) Resting heart rate decreases with age. D) The aged are less likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
The nurse on a burn unit is caring for a patient in the acute phase of burn care
While performing an assessment during this phase of burn care, the nurse recognizes that airway obstruction related to upper airway edema may occur up to how long after the burn injury? A) 2 days B) 3 days C) 5 days D) A week
The nurse who works at a homeless clinic wants to improve healing of chronic wounds in clients living on the streets. Which of the following would be the best action to take to improve client outcomes?
a. Provide antibiotics to all homeless persons with chronic, nonhealing wounds b. Offer daily access to a room with soap, water, and bandages c. Hand out free bandaging supplies following each clinic visit d. Perform regular monitoring of the client's wound condition
Express in proper metric, household, or other unit notation
5 liters