The nurse is discussing home care with the client who is ...

[jCorn1234]

The nurse is discussing home care with the client who is experiencing arthritis. The client lives alone and is having difficulty bending over. What should the nurse suggest?
 
  1. The client include bending exercises.
  2. The client sleep on a soft mattress.
  3. The client purchase a long-handled grabber.
  4. The client use a recliner.

Question 2

A client with osteomyelitis is recovering from surgery to debride the bone. What care should the nurse anticipate for this client?
 
  1. Placing the client in traction
  2. Irrigating the wound with antibiotics
  3. Providing total care
  4. Ambulating the client the next day

[janeli]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Bending exercises will not help the client reach objects on the floor and might overstress the back.
2. The client is advised to sleep on a firm mattress.
3. A long-handled grabber will help the client retrieve items on the floor and decrease stress on the lower back.
4. Use of a recliner is discouraged. The client should sit in a straight chair to support the back.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. The client with osteomyelitis will not be placed in traction.
2. The nurse will be irrigating the wound with an antibiotic solution.
3. The client can participate in care, and the nurse assists as needed.
4. The client will not be allowed to bear weight on the leg but might be able to use crutches.