The nurse suspects a client is experiencing rheumatoid arthritis when which of the following are assessed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Morning stiffness lasting more than 1 hour
2. Arthritis of three or more joint areas
3. Arthritis of the hand joints
4. Symmetrical arthritis
5. Nodules over bony prominences
6. Bruising
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Findings consistent with rheumatoid arthritis include morning stiffness lasting more than 1 hour, arthritis of three or more joint areas, arthritis of the hand joints, symmetrical arthritis, nodules over bony prominences, presence of serum rheumatoid factions, and radiographic changes. Bruising is not a finding consistent with rheumatoid arthritis.
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a. Albumin level of 2 g/dL b. Calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL c. Potassium level of 5.2 mmol/L d. Magnesium level of 3 mEq/L
An older patient has been eating approximately 50% of each meal for several days. Which action should the nurse take to increase the patient's nutritional intake?
a. Serve the food at room temperature. b. Check for an altered taste perception. c. Encourage the patient to eat with a friend. d. Provide soft, bland foods and snacks.
If a patient is not given the opportunity to ask questions about a procedure prior to the start of the procedure, which patient right is being violated?
a. Autonomy c. Advance directives b. Justice d. Informed consent
A patient looks up the drug he is taking in a drug guide. The patient asks the nurse why the physician prescribed a medication that has a lethal dose measure. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It just refers to what is done in research; it is not used by doctors prescribing drugs." 2. "It is a value determined during research, which helps to determine the safe dose to give." 3. "All that means is that the drug could be lethal, but I will watch you for side effects." 4. "Don't worry about that, I'll have your doctor explain it to you."