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The nurse is writing a care plan for a patient admitted to the emergency department (ED) with an open fracture of the radius. The nurse will assign priority to what nursing diagnosis for this patient?
 
  A) Risk for infection
  B) Risk for disuse syndrome
  C) Risk for imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
  D) Risk for powerlessness
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Question 2

Over the past 2 years, a 51-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital five times for problems related to alcohol abuse, including falls, acute alcohol withdrawal, and cirrhosis.
 
  The man's current admission has been precipitated by signs and symptoms of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). The care team is reasonably pleased with the patient's recovery to this point and discharge planning has begun. When organizing the patient's discharge planning, what psychosocial nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?
  A) Risk for altered family processes
  B) Risk for ineffective coping
  C) Risk for ineffective management of therapeutic regimen
  D) Risk for altered growth and development

Question 3

The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge from the emergency room to home after the patient incurred a sprain to the left ankle. While providing discharge teaching, the nurse should instruct the patient to do what?
 
  A) Apply heat for the first 24 to 48 hours after injury.
  B) Maintain the ankle in a dependent position.
  C) Exercise hourly by performing rotation exercises of the ankle.
  D) Keep an elastic compression bandage on the ankle.

Question 4

The nurse is assessing a patient's right knee, and the assessment reveals edema, tenderness, muscle spasms, and ecchymosis. The patient states that 2 days ago he ran a half marathon and now it is painful to stand up.
 
  Based upon these symptoms, the nurse should plan care based upon the fact that the patient has likely experienced what?
  A) A first-degree strain
  B) A second-degree strain
  C) A first-degree sprain
  D) A second-degree sprain

Question 5

A 33-year-old male patient with a history of IV heroin and cocaine use has been admitted to the medical unit for the treatment of endocarditis.
 
  The nurse should recognize that this patient is also likely to test positive for which of the following hepatitis viruses?
  A) Hepatitis A
  B) Hepatitis B
  C) Hepatitis C
  D) Hepatitis D

Question 6

Serologic testing of a middle-aged woman with a recent history of severe flu-like symptoms has just resulted in a diagnosis of hepatitis A.
 
  Which of the following assessment questions should the nurse prioritize when discussing this diagnosis with the patient?
  A) Are you currently in a monogamous sexual relationship?
  B) How would describe your typical diet?
  C) Which restaurants have you eaten in over the past few weeks?
  D) Have you ever used recreational drugs?

Question 7

A patient has sustained a long bone fracture. The nurse is preparing a care plan for this patient. Which nursing action should the nurse include in the care plan to enhance fracture healing?
 
  A) Limit weight-bearing and exercising during the recovery.
  B) Monitor color, temperature, and pulses of the affected extremity.
  C) Avoid prolonged immobilization of the fracture fragments.
  D) Administer high doses of corticosteroids.

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