The Nurse Is Documenting the Interdisciplinary Team Report on an Adolescent

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is documenting the interdisciplinary team report on an adolescent client who has a 35-degree Cobb angle confirmed by x-ray.Which interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Obtaining a physical therapy consult prior to surgical intervention
• B) Maintaining the existing curvature with no increase
• C) Bracing for 12-23 hours per day and support group referral
• D) Administering non-opioid analgesics and TLSO or Milwaukee brace
• E) Instructing on exercises and appropriate support groups

Assign nursing tasks based on the scope of practice and acuity of the patient's condition.

Determine the appropriate route for temperature measurement in various patient scenarios.

Recognize normal and abnormal temperature variations and their implications.

Select the correct artery for pulse measurement in different age groups.

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