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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing four clients with musculoskeletal disorders. The nurse should assess the client with which laboratory result first?
 
  a. Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP): 108 units/L
  b. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST): 26 units/L
  c. Serum calcium: 10.2 mg/dL
  d. Serum phosphorus: 2 mg/dL

Question 2

A school nurse is conducting scoliosis screening. In screening the client, what technique is most appropriate?
 
  a. Bending forward from the hips
  b. Sitting upright with arms outstretched
  c. Walking across the room and back
  d. Walking with both eyes closed


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srodz

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A normal serum phosphorus level is 3 to 4.5 mg/dL; a level of 2 mg/dL is low, and this client should be assessed first. The values for serum ALP, AST, and calcium are all within normal ranges.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To assess for scoliosis, a spinal deformity, the student should bend forward at the hips. Standing behind the student, the nurse looks for a lateral curve in the spine. The other actions are not correct.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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