An 8-year-old girl has a third-degree sprain of the ankle. The pediatric nurse caring for the patient knows that the criteria for this classification of sprain include:
Select all answers that apply.
A) the ligament is stretched and the affected joint is stable.
B) the patient cannot bear weight or use the extremity.
C) there is severe pain over the joint making an exam difficult.
Question 2
What suggestions would the nurse give to a client with osteoporosis to minimize further bone loss?
A) Minimize alcohol intake.
B) Consume vitamin D supplements.
C) Decrease physical activity.
D) Increase caffeine intake.
This girl has a long leg cast, which was applied after surgery to correct her clubfoot.
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
Clear the lower leg with long strokes. Start proximal to the ankle, and stroke to the knee and ...
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