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Musculoskeletal Disease- ATI and Nclex Questions and Answers Version 2025/2026 Correct &

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which food should the nurse recommend to increase the client’s calcium intake?

• Chicken breast

✔✔ B. Sardines with bones

• Apples
• White rice

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is experiencing morning stiffness. Which nursing intervention is most helpful?

• Offer a cold compress
• Encourage bedrest throughout the day

✔✔ C. Suggest a warm shower in the morning

• Advise strict range-of-motion restriction

A client with osteoarthritis asks how to manage joint pain. What should the nurse recommend? 1 / 4

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• Total rest of the joints

✔✔ B. Regular low-impact exercise

• High-impact aerobics
• Weight lifting

Which finding in a client with a recent fracture requires immediate intervention?

• Localized bruising
• Swelling around the site

✔✔ C. Numbness and pale skin distal to the fracture

• Mild pain relieved by rest

A nurse is teaching a client with gout about dietary modifications. Which food should the client avoid?

• Milk

✔✔ B. Liver

• Rice
• Bananas
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A client is prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?✔✔ A. “I’ll drink a glass of wine with dinner.”

• “I’ll report any mouth sores to my doctor.”
• “I’ll avoid people who are sick.”
• “I’ll have regular blood tests done.”

Which medication is most appropriate to treat an acute episode of gout?✔✔ A. Colchicine

• Acetaminophen
• Calcium gluconate
• Alendronate

Which of the following is an expected finding in a client with scoliosis?

• Equal leg lengths
• Symmetrical shoulder heights

✔✔ C. One shoulder higher than the other

• Straight vertebral alignment 3 / 4

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What should a nurse monitor for in a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

• Elevated calcium levels

✔✔ B. Joint pain and butterfly rash

• Thickening of the spine
• Reduced urinary output from kidney stones

A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a client who had a total hip replacement. Which instruction should the nurse include?

• Cross your legs when sitting to stay balanced
• Sleep on your stomach to align your spine

✔✔ C. Use a raised toilet seat

• Sit in low chairs to keep your hip level

What is the purpose of a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine after knee surgery?

• Prevent infection

✔✔ B. Promote joint mobility and circulation

• Reduce blood pressure
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