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

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Question 1 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 2 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.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse instructs a client who has a neurological deficit regarding nutrition and diet. What should the client do?

A. Eat two large meals instead of frequent small meals. B. Consume a diet low in fiber. C. Chew foods quickly. D. Be sure to take fluids frequently.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

What should be included in the management of a patient with delirium?

A. The use of restraints to protect the patient from injury B. The use of short-acting benzodiazepines to sedate the patient C. Identification and treatment of underlying causes when possible D. Administration of high doses of an antipsychotic drug such as haloperidol (Haldol)

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

A patient with a spinal cord injury has spinal shock. The nurse plans care for the patient based on what knowledge?

A. Rehabilitation measures cannot be initiated until spinal shock has resolved. B. The patient will need continuous monitoring for hypotension, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. C. Resolution of spinal shock is manifested by spasticity, hyperreflexia, and reflex emptying of the bladder. D. The patient will have complete loss of motor and sensory functions below the level of the injury but autonomic functions are not affected.

Correct Answer: C

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

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