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RODY.ELKHALIL

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A nurse is caring for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder who is experiencing a significant impairment in the ability to ambulate due to pain. As a result, the client spends a majority of time in bed.
 
  Which of the following would the nurse most likely include in the client's plan of care?
 
  A) Changing the client's position every 2 hours
  B) Changing the bed linens every hour
  C) Encouraging the client to walk with assistance
  D) Encouraging the client to exercise with assistance

Question 2

Which of the following instructions should the nurse specifically stress when administering drugs used for muscle spasm and cramping?
 
  A) Take the drug with food.
  B) Stay upright for 30 minutes after taking the drugs.
  C) Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants.
  D) Take the drug with 6 to 8 ounces of water.



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todom5090

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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The nurse should change the client's position every 2 hours and inspect pressure sites for skin breakdown. The nurse need not change linens every hour. Once the client's condition improves, then encouraging ambulation with assistance and exercises would be appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants when taking a drug for muscle spasms and cramping. The nurse should instruct clients taking drugs for osteoporosis to take them with 6 to 8 ounces of water and to stay upright for 30 minutes after taking drugs. The nurse should instruct clients with gout to take drugs for treating gout with food.




RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


essyface1

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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