Answer to Question 1
A
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If an extremity has been casted, keep it elevated with a pillow to prevent edema in the fractured area. Elevating a casted extremity does not promote healing or discourage infection. The cast will ensure proper bone alignment.
Answer to Question 2
D
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A three-point swing-through gait is used when no weight bearing is allowed on one foot. A two-point gait is used when a child needs support for weakened muscles or balance but may bear weight on both lower extremities. Walking gait and single-crutch support gait are not identified crutch walking approaches.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Cross-section of wrist showing tendons and nerves involved in carpal tunnel syndrome.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child).
Cataracts seen in a child with congenital rubella syndrome.