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The nurse returns to the nurse's station after making 2
client rounds and finds four phone messages. Which
of the following messages should the nurse return
FIRST?
1. A client with hepatitis A who states, "My arms and
legs are itching."
2. A client with a cast on the right leg who states, "I
have a funny feeling in my right leg."
3. A client with osteomyelitis of the spine who states,
"I am so nauseated that I can't eat."
4. A client with arthritis who states, "I am having
trouble sleeping at night."
2. Following total hip arthroplasty, an elderly client is 2
ordered to begin ambulation with a walker. Which of
the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
1. "Sit in a low chair for ease in getting up to use the
walker."
2. "Make sure rubber caps are in place on all four legs
of the walker."
3. "You will begin weight bearing on the affected hip
soon."
4. "Practice tying your own shoes before you begin
ambulating."
3. A client comes to the hospital at term in the early 2
stages of labor. A diagnosis of complete placenta
previa is made. It is MOST important for the nurse to
take which of the following actions?
1. Start an IV of terbutaline (Brethine) and monitor the
patient's vital signs closely.
2. Prepare the patient for an immediate cesarean
section.
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