The nurse caring for a patient who has severe osteoporosis. On inspection, the patient has severe kyphosis of the upper back. Which nursing problem takes priority for this patient's care?

The nurse caring for a patient who has severe osteoporosis. On inspection, the patient has severe kyphosis of the upper back. Which nursing problem takes priority for this patient's care?

A client with osteoarthritis of the left knee will undergo an injection of corticosteroids into the joint. The nurse notes that the primary reason for this injection is to:

A client has undergone a laminectomy and diskectomy at L3-4 and L4-5 with spinal fusion at those levels. Postoperatively the nurse would expect to include in the client's care which of the following?

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed infliximab 3 mg/kg IV. The most essential addition to the client's care plan is to:

Which statement made by the client to the nurse indicates a precipitating factor associated with pain?

The client has fibromyalgia and asks the nurse why this occurs. Which statement by the client, would show that the explanation was understood?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute back pain and who was given a medical prescription for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID). The nurse would monitor the client for which symptom?

A client is receiving IV fluids at 100 ml per hour. The nurse is told in report at 1200 that there are 500 ml left in the bag. At what time should the nurse expect to hang a new bag? Report the time in military time.

Which are examples of primary prevention techniques to decrease falls that the nurse could suggest for older adults who are living in their own homes? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. This client should be placed on which type of precautions?