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The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 19-year-old male client.
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Nurses' Note
Vital Signs
Client reports right elbow pain and swelling for three days. The client says that he scraped his elbow while rollerblading, and it has become painful and swollen for the past two days. He reports waking up with a fever of 101.3°F (38.5°C) and feeling lightheaded. On assessment, the client appeared lethargic and pale. The client has a full range of motion in the elbow but reports pain with movement. The client reports pain of '7' on a scale from 0-10. The elbow has erythema with a large red bump, swollen and hot to the touch. Clear lung fields bilaterally. S1/S2 heart tones. Normoactive bowel sounds. Denies nausea. History of asthma and seasonal
Allergies.


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The nurse reports the assessment findings and vital signs to the primary healthcare provider (PHCP). Click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for this client.

Correct Answer: A: Anticipated, B: Contraindicated, C: Anticipated, D: Contraindicated, E: Anticipated, F: Anticipated

Rationale: A: Peripheral access is needed for diagnostics and treatment. B: Albuterol is not indicated without respiratory symptoms. C: Blood cultures identify the infection source. D: Hypertonic saline is inappropriate for this case. E: Broad-spectrum antibiotics treat suspected infection. F: Serum lactic acid assesses for sepsis.

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