A Client Is Admitted to Your Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to your inpatient rehabilitation unit.(See exhibit.) The nurse formulates a care plan with which priority diagnosis?

• A) Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction related to disruption of traction weights
• B) Risk for Infection related to surgical incision and insertion of hardware
• C) Risk for Disuse Syndrome related to use of traction to stabilize fracture
• D) Acute Pain related to bone and soft tissue damage

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Definitions:

Vaginal Swab Specimens

Samples collected from the vagina using a swab to test for infections or diseases.

Rape Kit

A collection of items used by medical professionals to gather and preserve physical evidence following a sexual assault.

Forensic Evidence

Any material or information used in legal proceedings, derived from forensic science techniques, to support the existence or absence of a crime.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.