A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal

traction. Whichof the following actions should the nurse take?

1) Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is

experiencing pain.2) Ensure the client’s weights are

hanging freely from the bed.

3) Check the client’s bony prominences every 12 hr.

4) Cleanse the client’s pin sites with povidone-iodine.

A nurse in a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and

has been takingferrous gluconate for several weeks. Which of the following instructions

should the nurse include?

1) Take this medication between meals.

2) Limit intake of Vitamin C while taking this medication.

3) Take this medication with milk.

4) Limit intake of whole grains while taking this medication.

A nurse in a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and

has been takingferrous gluconate for several weeks. Which of the following instructions

should the nurse include?

1) Take this medication between meals.

2) Limit intake of Vitamin C while taking this medication.

3) Take this medication with milk.

4) Limit intake of whole grains while taking this medication.

A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has cellulitis of the leg. Which of

the followinginterventions should the nurse recommend?

1) Apply topical antifungal agents.

2) Apply fresh ice packs every 4 hr.

3) Wash daily with an antibacterial soap.

4) Keep draining lesions uncovered to air dry.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative after having an

ileostomy established.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in

the teaching?

1) Empty the pouch immediately after meals.

2) Change the entire appliance once a day.