a client has sustained an open fracture how can the nurse best prevent osteomyelitis in this client
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Nursing Elites

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client has sustained an open fracture. How can the nurse best prevent osteomyelitis in this client?

Correct answer: B

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

Correct answer: D

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3. What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client goal of increasing daily physical activity?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because reporting less fatigue when walking up stairs indicates improved physical endurance, showing progress in increasing daily activity. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because decreased social interaction, increased NSAID use, and experiencing a fall are not indicators of successful progress in increasing daily physical activity.

4. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

Correct answer: C

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5. A client recently had an above the knee amputation and complains of pain distal to the amputation. What type of pain is the client experiencing?

Correct answer: A

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