A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. What is the best position for this client?

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Question 1 of 5

A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. What is the best position for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: High Fowler’s with knees flexed (C) reduces venous pooling and pain in sickle cell crisis by promoting circulation and comfort. Other positions (A, B, D) are less effective.

Question 2 of 5

Lactation provides contraception for

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lactation amenorrhea provides contraception for up to 90 days (C) postpartum if breastfeeding is exclusive, delaying ovulation.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 24 hours ago. Which action should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Keeping the affected leg in a neutral position (B) prevents hip dislocation post-replacement. Sitting (A) or lying flat (D) risks adduction, and active ROM (C) is too early.

Question 4 of 5

A client with a burn injury is receiving silver sulfadiazine cream. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine can cause leukopenia; monitoring WBC count (A) is key. Potassium (B), glucose (C), and platelets (D) are less affected.

Question 5 of 5

For which common physiologic complications will the nurse observe in a client with impaired mobility? Select one that apply..

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pressure injuries (A),are complications of immobility. Bloody diarrhea (B) is unrelated.

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