NCLEX RN· RN Musculoskeletal · Musculoskeletal Disorders RN NCLEX Questions
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A client with a history of statin use presents to the clinic with complaints of muscle weakness and pain. The nurse suspects myopathy. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse prioritize to evaluate for muscle damage?
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Correct Answer: Creatine kinase (CK)
The nurse is caring for a client who is bedbound. Which intervention should the nurse implement to reduce this client's risk of developing contractures?
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Correct Answer: Perform passive range of motion exercises
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with suspected rhabdomyolysis. Which of the following findings would the nurse anticipate in a client with this condition?
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Correct Answer: Elevated creatinine kinase (CK) levels
The nurse is caring for a client two days post-op total knee replacement with a continuous passive motion (CPM) device at the bedside. The nurse would recognize that the primary purpose of this machine is to:
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Correct Answer: Promote knee flexion
While training a new RN in the emergency department, the nurse attends to a client with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The new RN asks what may have caused this condition. Which of the following occurrences in the patient's history is most likely a contributing factor?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: An upper respiratory infection about a month ago
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