This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: When checking laboratory values on a client recovering from a fracture of the left femur, the nurse ... (Read 268 times)

kamilo84

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 495
When checking laboratory values on a client recovering from a fracture of the left femur, the nurse should expect to find which of the following changes?
 
  1. A decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  2. An increase in uric acid
  3. An increase in alkaline phosphatase
  4. A positive antinuclear antibody (ANA)

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a client who is having a Thomas test performed. When the client's left knee is brought to his chest, the nurse recognizes that a hip flexion contracture is present when:
 
  1. the client complains of pain in his lumbar spine.
  2. the client complains of sharp pain radiating down his left leg.
  3. the client's right leg externally rotates.
  4. the client's right leg rises off the bed.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

morganmarie791

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. ESR is a nonspecific marker of inflammation; it might be elevated secondary to the trauma, but would not be specific to bone.
2. Elevated uric acid levels are seen in gout.
3. Alkaline phosphatase levels increase during bone healing and with bone tumors.
4. ANA is found in autoimmune disorders.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Pain might be present but would not support diagnosis of the contracture.
2. Pain might be present but would not support diagnosis of the contracture.
3. External rotation is not associated with hip flexion.
4. When the left leg is brought to the chest, the right leg should be kept straight. When the leg rises off the bed, a hip flexion contracture is indicated.




kamilo84

  • Member
  • Posts: 495
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library