Author Question: For a client who has a fractured tibia, where will a cast be applied? a. above the ankle to below ... (Read 2162 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

For a client who has a fractured tibia, where will a cast be applied?

a. above the ankle to below the knee c. to the ankle, knee, and hip
b. to the ankle and knee d. to the knee and hip

Question 2

Since starting school 2 weeks ago, a child has been experiencing encopresis and has abdominal pain and cramping without abdominal distention. The nurse should prepare the client for which of these procedures?

a. enemas
b. antibiotic therapy
c. a fecal smear
d. upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) barium studies

Pariscourtney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A fracture, a break in bone continuity, can result from accidents or bone disease (pathological fracture) and can also damage soft tissue, nerves, and tendons. Treatment for a fracture of the tibia would include a cast applied from the ankle to the knee to prevent rotation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Constipation is the infrequent or difficult passage of hard, dry stools. Chronic constipation causes an enlarged rectum and results in encopresis. Abdominal pain and cramping without distention; palpable, movable fecal mass; a large amount of stool inside the rectum; diarrhea; malaise; anorexia; and headache are common symptoms. Immediate care may include the administering of an enema. Encouraging the child to sit on the toilet for 10 minutes approximately 30 minutes after meals will encourage regular bowel habits.