Robert is a healthy 23-year-old male who has a fractured femur in a full cast. He...

Robert is a healthy 23-year-old male who has a fractured femur in a full cast. He has been ordered crutches for ambulation but is complaining of tingling in his arms when he uses them. What is the possible cause for this?

	a.	The crutches are too short.
	b.	The crutches are too long.
	c.	Robert has a possible blood clot in his arms.
	d.	Robert has poor upper body strength.

The nurse is getting a patient up who has a left sided weakness after suffering a stroke. What should the nurse do to ensure safety in transferring the patient?

	a.	Ensure the chair is on the patient's weak side
	b.	Assist the patient to sit at the edge of the bed before standing
	c.	Make sure the patient is wearing loose fitting footwear
	d.	Make sure the brakes are not on the wheelchair so it is easy to move

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