The nurse is taking care of a client with a ligament and a meniscal injury to the knee. Which of the following nursing actions would help the client to ambulate without causing further injury?
A) Administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) regularly.
B) Apply heat to the affected area every night.
C) Apply a cold pack to the affected area every night.
D) Assist with a gradual introduction of activity.
D
You might also like to view...
The American Nurses Association (ANA) addresses all of the following except:
a. needle stick injuries c. rights of employees b. violence in the workplace d. job seniority
A patient has been prescribed a beta agonist for acute asthma attacks. Which beta agonist should not be used for acute exacerbations of asthma?
a. Salmeterol b. Albuterol c. Metaproterenol d. Pirbuterol
The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old patient who reveals that recent injuries are a result of domestic violence. The patient begs the nurse not to "tell." What action, taken by the nurse, is correct?
1. Report the revelation to the charge nurse. 2. Tell the patient that the law requires reporting this incident. 3. Promise the patient not to tell anyone. 4. Talk with the patient about the reason for secrecy.
Selma, who is overweight, recently started taking topiramate for seizures and at her follow-up visit you note she has lost 3 kg. The appropriate action would be:
1. Tell her to increase her caloric intake to counter the effects of the topiramate. 2. Consult with a neurologist, as this is not a common adverse effect of topiramate. 3. Decrease her dose of topiramate. 4. Reassure her that this is a normal side effect of topiramate and continue to monitor her weight.