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elizabeth18

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The nurse is reviewing assigned patients who are scheduled for an MRI. Which patient should the nurse identify as being able to safely undergo an MRI diagnostic test?
 
  1. a patient with a pacemaker for three years
  2. a patient with shrapnel from a military assault
  3. a patient with an open abdominal wound
  4. a patient with external hardware following a fracture repair

Question 2

A patient recovering from a total hip replacement develops a fever and redness at the surgical site. What should the nurse consider first when assessing this patient?
 
  1. development of osteomyelitis
  2. subacute osteoporosis
  3. pathological fracture
  4. undiagnosed osteitis deformans



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnetic fields to detect musculoskeletal disorders. The nurse must screen patients prior to the exam for metallic implants such as pacemakers, shrapnel, or joint replacements. The presence of an open abdominal wound (presumably packed and bandaged) would not cause concern for injury.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone. Since the patient had a total hip replacement, the joint or bone may be infected. Subacute osteoporosis is not a clinical disorder. This patient is not demonstrating signs of a pathological fracture. Osteitis deformans is a chronic disorder that causes irregular bone breakdown and bone weakness.




elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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