You are caring for a patient who has just had open carpal tunnel release surgery. The surgeon has requested that the patient's hand and arm remain elevated above the level of the heart after the surgery. This is to

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You are caring for a patient who has just had open carpal tunnel release surgery. The surgeon has requested that the patient's hand and arm remain elevated above the level of the heart after the surgery. This is to

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

A cylinder cast needs to be applied to a client with a fracture. What is the role of the nurse during the procedure?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

A client with a skeletal traction reports a throbbing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to relieve the pain?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

A client is monitored for complications after having surgery to repair a fracture. Which of the following symptoms would indicate an arterial obstruction in the affected area?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

A client who is treated for a meniscal injury to the knee is advised prolonged immobility. To help prevent skin breakdown and infections, the nurse should instruct the client to increase the intake of which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

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

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