Case Study 6 - Mobility Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Spirituality The nurse notices a religious book in the client's room. While talking to him, he asks the nurse to hand him the religious book. Which is the best therapeutic approach for the nurse to engage in conversation with the client? A. I sense a spiritual strength about you B. I can read the Bible to you C. I can pray with you D. I am a religious person too {Ans: A. I sense a spiritual strength about you This validates the client's spiritual being}The client is wearing thigh-high antiembolic hose prescriber by the Healthcare Provider (HCP). The nurse assesses the client's legs every 8 hours. Which assessment finding reflects signs of possible thrombophlebitis that should be reported to the HCP? A. Paresthesia B. Decreases hair growth in lower legs C. Negative for pallor D. Unilateral calf edema {Ans: D. Unilateral calf edema. Edema or swelling of one calf is a possible sign of thrombophlebitis that should be reported to the HCP}Case Outcome Over the next several days, the client's mobility improves. The signs of infection decrease. The client reports less pain and is looking forwards to returning home with his wife. He and the nursing staff have