The RN Working on an Orthopedic Unit Is Caring for a Postoperative

question 9

Multiple Choice

The RN working on an orthopedic unit is caring for a postoperative client with a hip replacement who is not transferring well from bed to chair. The client is behind on the mobility training program. What action is the nurse's priority?

• A) Instruct physical therapy to increase treatments to four times daily.
• B) Contact the family to discuss preoperative mobility problems.
• C) Inform the case manager of variance in the critical pathway.
• D) Discuss the problem with the client's surgeon.

Grasp the effects of biochemical agents like 2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid (BPG) on hemoglobin's oxygen affinity.

Recognize the significance and expected outcomes of electrophysiological recordings in diagnosing respiratory neurological disorders.

Understand the enzymatic role of carbonic anhydrase in carbon dioxide transport and exchange.

Comprehend the biochemical control of breathing rate through CO2 levels and blood pH.

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