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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and is taking calcium carbonate. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Flank pain may indicate kidney stones, a potential side effect of calcium carbonate. Urinary retention, tinnitus, and bradycardia are not commonly associated.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Preventing hip flexion avoids dislocation of the new hip joint.
Touching extremities or heels and avoiding all movement are not necessary or correct.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client's right leg?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Abduction (moving the leg away from the midline) prevents hip dislocation by maintaining proper joint alignment post-arthroplasty. Internal rotation, adduction, and external rotation increase dislocation risk.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ankle sprain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Elevating the ankle to heart level reduces swelling per the RICE method. Tight compression, weight-bearing, and heat in the first 24 hours can worsen the injury.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye-opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A GCS score of 3 for eye-opening indicates the client opens their eyes in response to voice, making option D correct. The client is not unconscious, can make vocal sounds (verbal score of 5), and may not follow commands (motor score of 5 indicates localizing pain).

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