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mwit1967

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A client had an arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee. The nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and cool, with 1+/4+ pedal pulses. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Assess the neurovascular status of the right leg.
  b. Document the findings in the client's chart.
  c. Elevate the left leg on at least two pillows.
  d. Notify the provider of the findings immediately.

Question 2

A client is undergoing computed tomography (CT) of a joint. What action by the nurse is most important before the test?
 
  a. Administer sedation as prescribed.
  b. Assess for seafood or iodine allergy.
  c. Ensure that the client has no metal on the body.
  d. Provide preprocedure pain medication.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse should compare findings of the two legs as these findings may be normal for the client. If a difference is observed, the nurse notifies the provider. Documentation should occur after the nurse has all the data. Elevating the left leg will not improve perfusion if there is a problem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because CT uses iodine-based contrast material, the nurse assesses the client for allergies to iodine or seafood (which often contains iodine). The other actions are not needed.




mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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