A client arriving at the emergency department has experienced frostbite to the right hand. Which finding would the nurse note on assessment of the client's hand?

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A client arriving at the emergency department has experienced frostbite to the right hand. Which finding would the nurse note on assessment of the client's hand?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Frostbite causes white, numb skin due to vasoconstriction and tissue freezing.

Question 2 of 5

Which foods should the nurse recommend for dietary calcium?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dairy products and leafy greens are excellent calcium sources.

Question 3 of 5

Which interventions should the nurse implement for a client with an open fracture of the left ankle?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ice reduces swelling effectively without risking neurovascular compromise.

Question 4 of 5

The 50-year-old female client is being evaluated for osteoporosis. Which data should the nurse assess?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Estrogen deficit is a primary risk factor for osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women.

Question 5 of 5

The client with a long arm cast is complaining of unrelenting severe pain and feeling as if the fingers are asleep. Which complication should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Severe pain and numbness in a casted extremity suggest compartment syndrome, a medical emergency.

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