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Sportsfan2111

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A client with a right arm cast is experiencing signs of a serious complication. Which of the following would cause the nurse the most concern?
 
  1. Capillary refill time less than 3 seconds
  2. Finger movement
  3. Itching under the cast
  4. Severe pain to the right arm continues after receiving pain medication

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the endocrine system of an elderly client. Which of the following are considered age-related changes of this system? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Increased estrogen in women
  2. Increased production of antidiuretic hormone
  3. Decreased testosterone in men
  4. Increased pancreatic secretion of insulin
  5. Smaller thyroid gland
  6. Risk for osteoporosis



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Answer to Question 1

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Severe pain that continues after receiving pain medication would be considered as being disproportionate to the injury, can be a sign of compartment syndrome, and should be immediately reported. The other options are expected assessment findings for a client with a cast.

Answer to Question 2

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Age-related changes include a decreasing basal metabolic rate as a result of a smaller thyroid gland. There is an increased production of antidiuretic hormone, resulting in more dilute urine and polyuria. Other changes are that the pancreas secretes less insulin, estrogen decreases in women, and testosterone decreases in men. Because estrogen function decreases in females, there is an increased risk for osteoporosis.




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