The nurse is caring for a client with weak pedal pulses, absent hair on bilateral legs, and a full-thickness wound on the right lateral malleolus with defined margins, including a minimal amount of serous exudate. Which of the following interventions is contraindicated?A. Apply TED hose to bilateral legsB. Assess the need for smoking cessationC. Physical therapy consultD. Obtain Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with a hand-held Doppler

A nurse caring for a client on bed rest following a spinal cord injuryWhen positioning the client's feet, which position would prevent the client from developing foot drop?A. SupinationB. DorsiflexionC. HyperextensionD. Abduction

the nurse provides care for a client after a right lower leg amputation. the nurse identifies whihc beaahvior is expected during the grieviing process1. anger 2 denial 3. depression 4. no eye contact 5. withdrawn 6. manipulation 7. appetite

A nurse is planning care for a client who has left-sided hemiplegia following a stroke.Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?A. Provide the client with a short-handled reacher.B. Place a plate guard on the client's meal tray.C. Remind the client to use a cane on his left side while ambulating.D. Position the bedside table on the client's left side.

A nurse is instructing a client who has left-sided hemiparesis about the use of a quad cane. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?A. The client advances their right foot to meet their left foot.B. The client maintains two points of support on the floor.C. The client holds the cane in their left hand.D. The client moves the cane forward 50.8 cm (20 in) when ambulating.

Which of the treatment interventions listed below is contraindicated for edema control?Group of answer choicesparafin bathelevationactive exercisecompression