Q1: A nurse is caring for a client who has a new short-leg cast on his lower leg to treat an ankle fracture. Which of the following findings requires immediate notification of the provider?

Q2: Which of the following actions should the nurse take immediately to prevent complications?

Q3: A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a newly applied fiberglass cast for a fractured tibia. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?

Q4: A nurse is assessing a client who has a fracture of the femur. The nurse obtains vital signs on admission and again in 2 hours. Which of the following changes in assessment should indicate to the nurse that the client could be developing a serious complication?

Q5: A nurse is assessing a patient who is 2 plays post-total hip arthroplasty (THA). The patient reports sudden severe hip pain while repositioning in bed. Upon examination, the nurse notes that the affected leg appears shortened and externally rotated Which additional finding would confirm th.at the patient has experienced a hip dislocation?