A client who has a musculoskeletal problem is being discharged after a few days of hospital care. Why should the nurse consider factors related to the home environment while determining a plan for the continued rehabilitation of the client?

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A client who has a musculoskeletal problem is being discharged after a few days of hospital care. Why should the nurse consider factors related to the home environment while determining a plan for the continued rehabilitation of the client?

A. To include additional care for clients who lack the basic amenities at home. B. To determine the client's access to the nearest drugstore. C. To modify the client's living arrangements or other accommodation changes. D. To determine if the client would continue with the self-care.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A 49-year-old patient is diagnosed with Huntington's disease. He thought he saw symptoms of the disease in his 15-year-old son. What is the best response?

A. Your son probably has the early symptoms of the disease. B. Huntington's disease is genetically transmitted. C. D.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is the major focus for care today for a patient who is 1 day post-operative after a left below-the-knee amputation?

A. To attain pain control for phantom pain. B. To monitor for signs of sufficient tissue perfusion. C. To assist the patient to ambulate as soon as possible. D. To elevate the residual limb when the patient is supine.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What measures can help control the client's body temperature related to brain infection?

A. Administering prescribed antipyretics. B. Reducing body hydration. C. Applying ice packs. D. Keeping the room temperature warm.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following nursing interventions is taken as a precautionary measure if shock develops when a client with spinal cord injury is hospitalized?

A. An IV line is inserted to provide access to a vein. B. Head and back are immobilized mechanically with a cervical collar and back support. C. Traction with weights and pulleys is applied. D. A turning frame is used.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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