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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 50 : Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with osteoporosis is going home, where the client lives alone. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A home safety evaluation is critical for a client with osteoporosis living alone to reduce fall risks, which can lead to fractures. A walker may not be necessary without assessment, daily visits are excessive, and a support group is secondary to safety.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled for a bone biopsy. What action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring informed consent is on the chart is the priority before a bone biopsy to confirm the client's understanding and agreement to the procedure. Medications, answering questions, and guiding the family are important but secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a large draining wound on the leg. What action does the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obtaining wound cultures is the priority to identify the causative organism before administering antibiotics, which could alter culture results. IV insertion and pain management follow, as they are secondary to accurate diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client has an ingrown toenail. About what self-management measure does the nurse teach the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper treatment for an ingrown toenail includes warm moist soaks and professional nail trimming by a podiatrist to prevent recurrence. Long-term antibiotics are unnecessary, shoe padding does not treat the condition, and self-trimming can worsen it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a community group for dietary factors that contribute to osteoporosis. In addition to inquiring about calcium, the nurse also assesses for which other dietary components? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages (high in phosphorus), and low vitamin D intake contribute to osteoporosis risk. Fat intake does not directly affect bone density.