A patient with a 36-hour-old fractured femur is in traction and is prescribed morphine 10 mg every 3 hours as needed.The patient received a dose 3 hours ago and is now reporting a pain level of 8.The patient is stable.Which action should the nurse take?

A) Hold medication. B) Notify the registered nurse (RN). C) Give pain medication as ordered. D) Give pain medication in 30 minutes.

The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with Paget's disease.Which outcome should the nurse identify as being appropriate for this patient?

A) Gain 5 lb weekly. B) Intake equals output. C) Identify coping skills. D) Pain is relieved at a satisfactory level.

A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim).Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this medication?

A) "Excretes proteins." B) "Blocks formation of uric acid." C) "Increases formation of purines." D) "Increases metabolism of purines."

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a right hip replacement.For which position is the nurse attempting to achieve when a pillow is placed between the legs during turning?

A) Flexion of the knees B) Abduction of the thighs C) Adduction of the hip joint D) Hyperextension of the knees

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Exam 46: Nursing Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

A patient with a 36-hour-old fractured femur is in traction and is prescribed morphine 10 mg every 3 hours as needed.The patient received a dose 3 hours ago and is now reporting a pain level of 8.The patient is stable.Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with Paget's disease.Which outcome should the nurse identify as being appropriate for this patient?

A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim) .Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this medication?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a right hip replacement.For which position is the nurse attempting to achieve when a pillow is placed between the legs during turning?