the nurse is providing medication for a client with osteomyelitis what teaching should the nurse indicate in the education

ATI RN

Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The nurse is providing medication for a client with osteomyelitis. What teaching should the nurse indicate in the education?

A. The most common adverse e effect for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)are liver failure and tinnitus
B. The main side effect of acetaminophen is gastrointestinal GI bleeding
C. You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day
D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are very safe and are known to have no side effects

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. 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?

A. An adolescent who has a patella fracture and is in an immobilizer
B. A young adult who has a femur fracture and is going to surgery in two hours
C. A middle-aged adult who has fractured his radius and has a cast
D. An older adult who has a hip fracture and is immobile

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. What does CREST stand for?

A. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telecines
B. Calcinosis, Reverse isolation, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
C. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Everted colon, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia
D. Calcinosis, Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and telangiectasia

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. Why is a client with osteoporosis prone to fractures?

A. The client has bone spurs that lead to fractures
B. The client has increased bone density
C. The client has porous bones
D. The client is not prone to fractures

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Osteoporosis is characterized by porous, weak bones due to decreased bone density. This porous nature of bones in osteoporosis makes them more prone to fractures. Choice A is incorrect because bone spurs do not lead to fractures in osteoporosis; they are bony outgrowths unrelated to osteoporosis. Choice B is incorrect as osteoporosis is associated with decreased, not increased, bone density. Choice D is incorrect as individuals with osteoporosis are indeed prone to fractures due to weakened bones.