a nurse working in an orthopedic unit is caring for 4 clients which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for sk
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A nurse working in an orthopedic unit is caring for 4 clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for skin breakdown?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in an abdominal wound. The nurse prepares to enter the room to check the client's pulse. What personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse don?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. Which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with human immunodefiency virus (HIV) would require further teaching?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. What medication class can decrease tissue in inflammation but delays bone healing?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. What is a negative effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Venous stasis is a negative effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system as it can lead to blood clots.

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