a client has suffered from a femur fracture what is the nurses priority assessment
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client has suffered from a femur fracture. What is the nurse's priority assessment?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A client states that he has been experiencing oozing from his wounds. What is the nurse's priority action?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. Which finding is not typically associated with inflammation in a client?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Polyuria is excessive urination and is not a typical assessment finding in inflammation. Inflammation commonly presents with pain (A), heat (B), and erythema (D) which are classic signs of an inflammatory response. Pain results from the release of inflammatory mediators, heat is due to increased blood flow, and erythema is caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow to the area. Polyuria is more likely associated with conditions such as diabetes or renal issues, rather than inflammation.

4. The nurse is planning care for a post-operative client after a total hip arthroplasty. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. A client with lupus experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the nurse include when providing client education about this?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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