a client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident he arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand
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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the radial pulse checks for adequate circulation and potential complications.

2. A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates empathy?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. What complication of wound healing is an abnormal passage that connects two body cavities or a cavity and the skin?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.

5. A client is immobile and requires mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. She has a pressure injury on her coccyx measuring 5 cm by 3 cm. the nurse observes bone and tendon at the base of the wound. How would the nurse document this wound?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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