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The nurse is preparing a client with osteomyelitis of the left tibia for discharge. The nurse stresses the importance of which of the following pieces of information?
 
  1. You can start to do light weight bearing on the leg in 1 week.
  2. You can apply heat to the leg if you are having a lot of pain and discomfort.
  3. You will need to continue to take antibiotics for another 4-8 weeks.
  4. Be sure to do active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to the left leg daily.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting at an athletic team function at her child's school. The nurse understands that the use of cold, compression, and elevation will be indicated if a student has which of the following injuries?
 
  1. Muscle spasm
  2. Dislocation of the elbow
  3. An ankle sprain
  4. A repetitive-use strain of the wrist



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Weight bearing should be avoided, to prevent fracture.
2. Heat increases circulation and encourages spread of the organism.
3. Prolonged antibiotic therapy will be necessary for adequate eradication of the organism, usually staphylococcus.
4. ROM exercises increase circulation and encourage spread of the organism.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Muscle spasms should be treated with ice.
2. A dislocation needs immobilization.
3. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) help to reduce the edema associated with sprains and strains.
4. Repetitive strain injuries require rest and limitation of movement.





 

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