The nurse is preparing a client scheduled for an arthroscopy of the elbow. When the client asks whether there will be any restrictions after the procedure, the nurse explains:
1. You will need to keep the elbow elevated for 1-2 days.
2. You will need to limit ROM in the joint until the sutures are removed.
3. The elbow will be kept in a sling for 2 weeks.
4. There are no restrictions, unless you have a lot of pain.
Question 2
A client scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the shoulder expresses concern over radiation exposure. The nurse should provide which information to the client?
1. The amount of radiation is no more than when you have a dental x-ray.
2. You will not be exposed to any radiation.
3. Drinking a lot of water after the procedure helps to flush it out of the body.
4. Most of your body will be covered with a lead apron.
Flexion and extension of the elbow joint.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Inspection of client
Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
Client’s view with visual field loss