A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old male quadriplegic client. Which of the following treatments would the nurse perform to decrease the risk of joint contracture and promote joint mobility?

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Question 1 of 9

A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old male quadriplegic client. Which of the following treatments would the nurse perform to decrease the risk of joint contracture and promote joint mobility?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is to provide passive range of motion (ROM). In quadriplegic clients, who have limited or no movement of their limbs, passive ROM exercises are crucial to maintain joint mobility and prevent joint contractures. Administering glucosamine supplements (choice A) is not directly related to promoting joint mobility. Turning the client every 2 hours (choice B) is essential for preventing pressure ulcers but does not directly address joint contracture and mobility. Providing active ROM exercises (choice C) may not be suitable for quadriplegic clients as they are unable to perform these movements on their own.

Question 2 of 9

A nurse enters the hospital room of a client with reduced immunity. What observation requires further action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 9

A client has an abdominal incision. The surgical wound was closed with 10 sutures. This surgical wound is healing by what process?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 9

A post-operative client with a sutured abdominal incision felt a sharp abdominal pain after having a bowel movement. Upon inspection, the nurse notices bowel protruding from the incision site. What does the nurse tell the physician about the event?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 9

The client with rheumatoid arthritis is having her rheumatoid factor (RF) drawn while she is having a flare-up of the disease. Which result is seen in clients with rheumatoid arthritis?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 6 of 9

The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a client with a severe rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 7 of 9

The nurse is caring for a client who develops compartment syndrome from a severely fractured arm. The client asks how this can happen. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 8 of 9

What are some of the expected outcomes when medications are given for rheumatoid arthritis?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 9 of 9

A client with systemic lupus erythematous complains of flank pain. Which laboratory test does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?

Correct Answer: C

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

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