Which of the following symptoms should the nurse specifically monitor while assessing a client with a femoral neck fracture?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following symptoms should the nurse specifically monitor while assessing a client with a femoral neck fracture?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Severe pain is a hallmark symptom of femoral neck fractures.

Question 2 of 5

In which clients will an MRI scan be contraindicated?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Metal implants can be affected by the magnetic field of the MRI, posing a risk to the patient.

Question 3 of 5

When preparing a patient for discharge following fixation of a mandibular fracture, the nurse determines that teaching has been successful when the patient says what?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Constipation can be managed with appropriate laxatives.

Question 4 of 5

A client recovering from a fractured knee wants to know if there are any non-dairy sources of calcium that are absorbed well by the body. Which one of the following food items should the nurse suggest to enable the client to meet his daily calcium intake requirement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Canned salmon with bones is an excellent non-dairy source of absorbable calcium.

Question 5 of 5

A patient is admitted to a unit diagnosed with advanced ALS. Which is the priority intervention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In advanced ALS, communication can become severely impaired, so developing a method of communication is crucial.

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