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colton

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The nurse determines that a client has understood instructions given following a bone scan when the client states:
 
  1. I won't play with the grandchildren for at least 48 hours.
  2. I won't eat foods with any artificial colors or dyes.
  3. I'll avoid close contact with my family for 1 week.
  4. I need to drink a lot of fluids.

Question 2

When assessing the musculoskeletal system of an older client, it would be important for the nurse to report which finding?
 
  1. Client complains of stiffness and mild pain in the knee joints.
  2. Client complains of numbness in the hands.
  3. Client is unable to fully extend arms about the head.
  4. Crepitus is heard when bending the knee.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Radioactive precautions are not necessary, as the amount is minimal.
2. Restricting foods with artificial colors or dyes is not necessary.
3. Radioactive precautions are not necessary, as the amount is minimal.
4. Increased fluid intake is necessary to promote excretion of the radioactive material and prevent renal complications.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
2. Numbness could indicate a neurologic or musculoskeletal disorder, because these systems are closely related. It would not be considered a normal age-related finding.
3. Full ROM and flexibility are decreased with age.
4. Crepitus is a grating noise heard due to loss of cartilage over ends of bones and can occur with age and osteoarthritis.




colton

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


xiazhe

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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