A. 1 week Answer- The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a
stroke. The nurse has implemented range-of-motion exercises. The nurse
recognizes that contractures may begin within what time period?
A.1 week
B.1 month
C. 2 weeks
D. 24 hours
A. "I should hold the muscle in contraction for at least a minute." Answer- A
patient on bed rest has been instructed on performing quadriceps setting
exercises. What statement by the patient indicates the need for further
instruction?
A. "I should hold the muscle in contraction for at least a minute."
B. "I should release the muscle and count to five before contracting again."
C."The exercises will benefit me most if I perform them three to four times a
day."
D. "These exercises are good to recondition my muscles in preparation for
getting out of bed."
C. The patient initially advances the left crutch. Answer- The nurse is assisting
the patient to use the 4-point gait with crutches. Which behavior by the patient
demonstrates understanding?
A. The patient initially advances the left foot.
B.The patient initially advances the right foot.
C. The patient initially advances the left crutch.
D. The patient initially advances the right crutch.
D. The extent of the patient's disability or paralysis Answer- For the patient
who needs the support of a crutch while walking, the type of crutch selected
will depend on which assessment?
A. The gait the patient will use
B. What is most comfortable for the patient
C.The availability of insurance reimbursement
D. The extent of the patient's disability or paralysis
D. Assess temperature trends and sniff around the cast for signs of foul
odor. Answer- Which nursing action is most appropriate for monitoring a
patient with a casted lower extremity for infection?
A. Assess vital signs every hour while the patient is awake.
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