For a client who has a fractured tibia, where will a cast be applied?
a. above the ankle to below the knee c. to the ankle, knee, and hip
b. to the ankle and knee d. to the knee and hip
B
A fracture, a break in bone continuity, can result from accidents or bone disease (pathological fracture) and can also damage soft tissue, nerves, and tendons. Treatment for a fracture of the tibia would include a cast applied from the ankle to the knee to prevent rotation.
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The nurse conducting the safety seminar reminds the audience that upper extremity amputation is most frequently caused by trauma and that the highest incidence of this is:
1. school-age girls. 2. school-age boys. 3. young men. 4. young women.
During a client's initial prenatal visit, the nurse must assess and document the client's current medical history, including which information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
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