The nurse is assessing a patient on the orthopedic unit. What can the assessment of the patient's skin influence?
A) The nursing management of musculoskeletal conditions
B) The priority their care is given on the floor
C) Patient's nutritional status
D) IV fluids given
Ans: A
Feedback: Cuts, bruises, skin color, and evidence of decreased circulation or inflammation can influence nursing management of musculoskeletal conditions. The nurse's assessment of the patient's skin would not influence the priority the patient's care is given on the floor, or the patient's nutritional status or the IV fluids given.
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