The daughter of an older woman with a diagnosis of a fractured tibia asks why her mother is in Buck's traction. The nurse's most informative response would be that Buck's traction:

The nurse working in the medical-surgical unit, is caring for a patient that had knee surgery. She notices that the incision on the knee is opening each time the CPM is at its maximum angle. The patient is also complaining of tightness around the sutures. She should

A nurse is assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises of the neck. Which of the following terms should the nurse use when documenting the client touching her chin to her chest?

A nurse is caring for a client whose right leg is in Buck's traction. Which of the following should the nurse implement to promote mobility?

The nurse, in order to prevent the cast from chafing, will instruct the patient for home care to _______ the rough edges with adhesive tape.

A nurse is preparing a client for ambulation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine the client's level of strength?

The nurse directs the immobilized patient in frequent deep breathing exercises during the day in order to combat

Axillary crutches are commonly used for short-term needs. They are adjustable to a variety of heights and are easy to use. The following statements are true pertaining to crutches except

A nurse performing a head to toe neurovascular check on a patient in a long leg cast notes an indication of altered perfusion as evidenced by:

Please indicate whether the following statement is true or false.
A nurse working on the orthopedic floor understands that a gastrointestinal assessment should be done every three days.

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has required strict bed rest for 1 week. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to ambulate?