a client who had an elective below the knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated what is the best response by the nurse
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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. A client who had an elective below-the-knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct response is to assess the pain intensity by asking the client to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10. This helps the nurse to effectively manage the client's pain. Choice A is incorrect as it dismisses the client's pain without proper assessment. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the pain is phantom limb pain without assessing the client's current condition. Choice C is incorrect as it invalidates the client's pain experience and does not address the issue at hand.

2. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.

3. The mother of a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will develop illnesses from being around people from outside of their family. What is the nurse's best response?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. What health teaching would not help an older adult avoid a musculoskeletal injury?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Avoiding home modifications can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older adults.

5. The nurse is caring for 4 clients. What client should the nurse see first?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is the client on Methotrexate with a fever. Fever in a client on Methotrexate, an immunosuppressant, could indicate a serious infection or adverse drug reaction requiring immediate attention to prevent complications. The other choices do not present immediate life-threatening concerns. A client with lupus asking for dinner can wait, a client with chronic rheumatic pain may need pain management but is not the priority over a fever in a client on Methotrexate, and a client with children visiting does not pose an urgent medical issue.

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