A Nurse Who Works on the Orthopedic Unit Has Just

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse who works on the orthopedic unit has just received the change-of-shift report.Which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) Patient who reports foot pain after hammertoe surgery
• B) Patient with low back pain and a positive straight-leg-raise test
• C) Patient who has not voided 10 hours after having a laminectomy
• D) Patient with osteomyelitis who has a temperature of 100.5° F (38.1° C)

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