Which of the following physician's orders would the nurse ...

[CharlieWard]

Which of the following physician's orders would the nurse anticipate in cases of osteomyelitis to minimize pain and decrease the speed of infection by lymph channels?
 
  a. ice packs to the affected limb c. splinting of the limb
  b. heat to the affected limb d. intravenous pain medication

Question 2

In inspecting the eyes of a child, the nurse notes that there are some small white flecks around the perimeter of the iris. These white flecks are called:
 
  a. cotton patches c. snow spots
  b. Brushfield spots d. northern lights

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. The nurse would not anticipate applying ice packs to the affected limb.
B Incorrect. The nurse would not anticipate applying heat to the affected limb.
C Correct. Splinting of the limb minimizes pain and decreases the spread of infection to the lymph channels. The splint should be removed periodically to allow movement and to prevent stiffening and muscle atrophy.
D Incorrect. Intravenous pain medication would relieve the pain associated with osteomyelitis but would not decrease the speed of infection by lymph channels.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Small white flecks around the perimeter of the iris are not called cotton patches.
B Correct. Small white flecks around the perimeter of the iris, called Brushfield spots, are abnormal and indicative of the child with Down syndrome.
C Incorrect. Small white flecks around the perimeter of the iris are not called snow spots.
D Incorrect. Small white flecks around the perimeter of the iris are not called northern lights.