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C. 5-second nail bed capillary refill {Ans: The patient in the outpatient surgery center has just returned from surgery to decompress the medial nerve as treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Which assessment finding immediately after surgery would alert the nurse to a possible complication? A. Nail beds that are pink B. Numbness of the fingertips C. 5-second nail bed capillary refill D. Fingertips that are warm to the touch}A. 1 week {Ans: The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a stroke. The nurse has implemented range-of-motion exercises. The nurse recognizes that contractures may begin within what time period? A. 1 week B. 1 month C. 2 weeks D. 24 hours}C. Swelling and pain in the big toe or other joint {Ans: When assigned to care for a patient who has gout, the LPN/LVN should assess for which condition? A. Evidence of unilateral joint deformity B. Decreased range-of-motion of most joints C. Swelling and pain in the big toe or other joint D. Signs of compression of the spine from collapsed vertebrae}C. check the clients alignment in bed {Ans: The nurse is caring for the client who has had skeletal traction applied to the