NCLEX-RN
Musculoskeletal RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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The following scenario applies to the next 1 items
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History and Physical
17-year-old male arrives at the emergency department following playing baseball. He slid into a base, felt a ‘pop’, and had pain in his right ankle. The client reports pain of 7 out of 10 in his right ankle, which is described as throbbing. Right pedal pulse was 2+, and the sensation was intact. The client had a limited and painful range of motion in his ankle. Significant swelling and bruising in the ankle were observed.
The client does not have a medical or surgical history. He takes no medications.
Diagnostic Results
X-Ray: bimalleolar fracture of the right ankle
Orders
Crutches
Non-weight bearing status
Apply a splint to the ankle
Acetaminophen-Oxycodone 5/325 mg PO
Question 1 of 5
While teaching the client how to use crutches, the nurse should instruct the client to ambulate using the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A three-point gait is appropriate for non-weight bearing status, as with a splinted bimalleolar fracture, allowing the client to keep weight off the injured ankle using crutches and the unaffected leg.
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