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You have been caring for a patient with osteomyelitis. In preparing the patient for discharge, you include teaching about

A. The importance of completing the multiple-week treatment with antibiotics. B. The side effects and interactions of the medications. C. Symptoms that necessitate a call to the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following measures should the nurse strongly recommend to a client recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon to help regain mobility, strength, and the full range of motion?

A. Regular use of NSAIDs B. Vigorous exercise C. Physical therapy D. Non-medical interventions, such as yoga

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

A patient arrives in the ER with blurred and double vision, muscle weakness, and intolerance of temperature changes. The physician suspects multiple sclerosis. What test would you expect the physician to do in order to confirm his or her suspicions?

A. CBC with a very low WBC count. B. MRI with gadolinium showing demyelination of nerve fibers. C. Endocrine function study with a low growth hormone and high T3 and T4. D. Fasting glucose test with a result over 300 mg/dL.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

What important information should you provide to a post-operative CTS patient for discharge?

A. The surgical procedure is a cure for CTS. B. Hand movements will be restricted for 4€”6 weeks after surgery. C. Frequent pain medication dosages will no longer be necessary. D. Notify the physician immediately for any pain or discomfort.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

Why should the nurse wake up a client, who is to undergo an EEG, at midnight?

A. Because excess sleep may make the client lazy and nervous for the EEG. B. Because optimum sleep helps regulate the breathing patterns during the EEG. C. Because it helps the client to fall asleep naturally during the EEG. D. Because it reduces the chances of getting a headache when electrodes are fixed to the client's scalp.

Correct Answer: C

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

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