Author Question: A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old athlete with a sprained left ankle. What nursing measures should ... (Read 115 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old athlete with a sprained left ankle. What nursing measures should the nurse employ when caring for this client?

A) Apply a warm moist pack within 24 hours.
B) Lower the ankle to relieve the pain.
C) Apply an ice pack over the ankle after 48 hours.
D) Apply an elastic bandage to immobilize the area.

Question 2

The nurse administering medications to clients first checks the MAR to compare information. What information is contained in the MAR? Select all answers that apply.

A) Client name
B) Client address
C) Client birth date
D) Medication name
E) Administration route
F) Scheduled times

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
When caring for a client with a sprained ankle, the nurse should apply an elastic bandage to immobilize and provide support to the affected area. An ice pack may be applied within 24 to 48 hours. A warm moist pack may be applied only after 24 to 48 hours. Sprains are treated by elevating the injured part, not by lowering it.

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E, F
Feedback:
Whatever system a facility uses, all MARs include the client's name, medication name (usually generic and trade name), dosage, administration route, and scheduled times. As needed (PRN) medications are also included in the MAR.