Priority Decision: An immediate prosthetic fitting during surgery is used for a patient with a traumatic below-the-knee amputation. During the immediate postoperative period, what is a priority nursing intervention?

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Priority Decision: An immediate prosthetic fitting during surgery is used for a patient with a traumatic below-the-knee amputation. During the immediate postoperative period, what is a priority nursing intervention?

A. Monitor the patient's vital signs. B. Assess the incision for hemorrhage. C. Elevate the residual limb on pillows. D. Have the patient flex and extend the knee every hour.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

To preserve function and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), what should the nurse teach the patient with OA?

A. Avoid exercise that involves the affected joints. B. Plan and organize task performance to be less stressful to joints. C. Maintain normal activities during an acute episode to prevent loss of function. D. Use mild analgesics to control symptoms when performing tasks that cause pain.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

The nurse teaches the patient with RA that which exercise is one of the most effective methods of aerobic exercise?

A. Ballet dancing B. Casual walking C. Aquatic exercises D. Low-impact aerobic exercises

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

During assessment of the patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia, what should the nurse expect the patient to report?

A. Generalized muscle twitching and spasms B. Nonrestorative sleep with resulting fatigue C. Profound and progressive muscle weakness that limits ADLs D. Widespread musculoskeletal pain that is accompanied by inflammation and fever

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

Which assessment finding suggests an issue with cranial nerve XI (Accessory nerve)?

A. Weakness or atrophy of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. B. Normal shoulder shrug and head turn strength. C. Equal and symmetrical shoulder movement. D. Clear and normal speech.

Correct Answer: A

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

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