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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client had a bunionectomy with osteotomy. The client asks why healing may take up to 3 months. What explanation by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Your feet have less blood flow, so healing is slower.
  b. The bones in your feet are hard to operate on.
  c. The surrounding bones and tissue are damaged.
  d. Your feet bear weight so they never really heal.

Question 2

A hospitalized client is being treated for Ewing's sarcoma. What action by the nurse is most important?
 
  a. Assessing and treating the client for pain as needed
  b. Educating the client on the disease and its treatment
  c. Handling and disposing of chemotherapeutic agents per policy
  d. Providing emotional support for the client and family


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

ANS: A
The feet are the most distal to the heart and receive less blood flow than other organs and tissues, prolonging the healing time after surgery. The other explanations are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
All actions are appropriate for this client. However, for safety, the nurse should place priority on proper handling and disposal of chemotherapeutic agents.


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