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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

A. Administer antibiotics to the client B. Increase the client's protein intake C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct Answer: A

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Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the following laboratory values?

A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal

Correct Answer: D

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What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearingimpaired client?

A. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear B. Talk loudly in the impaired ear C. Write down the message D. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client

Correct Answer: D

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The nurse is preparing communication for a provider. The client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture. Distal to the injury, he is experiencing a 'pins and needles' sensation. The pulse is weak and thready but is bounding on all unaffected extremities. What emergent condition does the nurse suspect?

A. Ischial tuberosity B. Compartment syndrome C. Broken arm syndrome D. Pulmonary embolism

Correct Answer: B

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What does CREST stand for?

A. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telecines B. Calcinosis, Reverse isolation, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia C. Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Everted colon, Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia D. Calcinosis, Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly and telangiectasia

Correct Answer: D

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