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laurencescou

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client, recovering from a fractured arm, is scheduled for an x-ray 3 weeks after the injury. The nurse explains to the client that the purpose of this x-ray is to:
 
  1. evaluate the ossification stage of bone healing.
  2. determine the presence of a callus.
  3. assess if fibroblasts have invaded the fracture site.
  4. determine if a hematoma has formed at the fracture site.

Question 2

A client with a urinary tract infection is being discharged with a prescription for ciprofloxacin. The nurse should include which of the following discharge instructions?
 
  1. Do not take within 2 hours of antacid use.
  2. Limit fluids.
  3. Restrict activity
  4. Expect to be nauseated with this medication.


Smiles0805

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

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A hematoma will form at the fracture site within 24 hours after the injury. Fibroblasts invade the fracture site within 48 hours after the injury. The callus will reach maximum size in 2 to 3 weeks after the injury. This is the purpose of the client's x-ray 3 weeks after the injury. Ossification of bone healing will not occur until 3 to 4 months after the injury.

Answer to Question 2

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Ciprofloxacin should not be administered within 2 hours of taking an antacid. The client does not need to limit fluids or restrict activity. Nausea is not always a side effect of this medication.


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