QUESTION 5 A patient is hospitalized for initiation of regional antibiotic irrigation for acute osteomyelitis of the right femur. Which intervention will be included in the plan of care? a. Immobilization of the right leg b. Avoiding administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) c. Frequent weight-bearing exercise d. Support of the right leg in a flexed position The correct answer is: Immobilization of the right leg Immobilization of the affected leg helps decrease pain and reduce the risk for pathologic fractures. Weight-bearing exercise increases the risk for pathologic fractures. NSAIDs are frequently prescribed to treat pain. Flexion of the affected limb is avoided to prevent contractures. Discharge teaching for the patient with esophageal reflux disease includes instructing the patient to: a. Decrease protein intake b. Elevate the foot of the bed with 6-inch blocks c. Eat a high-carbohydrate snack before bed d. Reduce caffeine intake and smoking The correct answer is: Reduce caffeine intake and smoking Once healing has occurred, persons with a hip prosthesis are encouraged to participate in: a. High-impact exercises such as swimming b. Low-impact exercises such as jogging c. High-impact exercises such as bowling d. Low-impact exercises such as walking The correct answer is: Low-impact exercises such as walking A patient with glaucoma who has been using timolol (Timoptic) drops for several days tells the nurse that the eyedrops cause eye burning and visual blurriness for a short time after administration. The best response to the patient's statement is