The nurse is concerned that a client is demonstrating signs of compartment syndrome. Which of the ...

The answer to question 1  1, 3, 5, 6
The classical symptoms of the six P's of compartment syndrome are pain, paresthesia, paresis, pressure, pallor, and pulselessness. The pink color and paraplegia are not part of the classic P's.

The answer to question 2  3
In most developed countries, this secondary type of liver cancer is more common than cancer that originates in the liver itself. The spleen, gallbladder, and stomach are not major sites for metastases.

The answer to question 3  1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease include abdominal pain, pain in the middle of the night; weight loss; poor appetite; and bloating. Constipation is not a symptom of peptic ulcer disease.

The answer to question 4  2
After a liver biopsy, the client is monitored for bleeding or hemorrhage. Infection and pain are of concern, but they are not the most important signs to be monitored. Nausea and vomiting are not typically associated with a liver biopsy.

The answer to question 5  3
Evidence of an infection in the joint of a client recovering from hip replacement surgery includes erythema, edema, drainage, and tenderness over the joint; persistent pain in the joint with movement; and narrowing of the joint space upon x-ray. Using crutches to ambulate would not indicate an infection in the operative site. A blood pressure of 110/68 mmHg is within normal limits. The foot being intact to sensation and motion would indicate the limb is receiving sufficient blood and oxygenation.

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