Which of the following methods would best help the nurse determine the degree of a traumatic musculoskeletal injury?

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Which of the following methods would best help the nurse determine the degree of a traumatic musculoskeletal injury?

A. Palpating the injured area to assess the extent of pain experienced by the client B. Applying force to the client's extremity and asking the client to push back as much as possible C. Encouraging the client to move the injured area as much as possible D. Comparing structures and assessment findings on one side of the body with those on the opposite side

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following symptoms should the nurse observe in a client who is in the midstage of Lyme disease?

A. Joint erosion B. Fever, chills, and malaise C. Arthritis D. Facial palsy and meningitis

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Which finding indicates that the physician should be notified for a patient with Paget's disease?

A. The patient has bowing of both legs and the knees are asymmetric. B. The base of the patient's skull is invaginated (platybasia). C. The patient is only 5 feet tall and weighs 120 pounds. D. The patient's skull is soft, thick, and larger than normal.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

How should the nursing assistant respond when a patient with a below-the-knee amputation asks about prostheses during morning care?

A. You should get a prosthesis so that you can walk again. B. Wait and ask your doctor that question next time he comes in. C. It's too soon to be worrying about getting a prosthesis. D. I'll ask the nurse to come in and discuss this with you.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

What is the first sign or symptom that occurs with increased intracranial pressure?

A. Decrease in LOC (level of consciousness) B. Headache C. Vomiting D. Papilledema

Correct Answer: B

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

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