the nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago what assessment finding is cause for concern
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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. 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.

2. A client arrives speaking only Spanish. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. When providing a routine bed bath, what action does the nurse complete first?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. By providing measures to reduce skin breakdown, how does the nurse break the chain of infection?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. The client asks the nurse what nonpharmacological intervention can be used to reduce pain and swelling in her joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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