An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis rates current pain as being a 3 on a scale from 1 to 10. Which nonpharmacological interventions can the nurse provide to help this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Massage
2. Warm soaks
3. Diversion activities
4. Relaxation techniques
5. Immobilization of painful areas
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Nonpharmacological comfort measures include massage.
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a. Are sent to nursing homes as soon as they become infirm or unable to contribute to family life b. Are cared for at home by their family c. Are placed in a nursing home only if they do not have family members to care for them d. Both B and C
The nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client. For which assessment should the nurse use percussion?
1. Heart sounds 2. Presence of gas in the intestines 3. Equal symmetry of chest expansion 4. Presence of fluid in the lungs
The informatics nurse prepares an educational program that explains how a classification system is used to categorize the details of the clinical encounter. Which statement should the nurse delete from the content about a classification system?
A) Groups data to determine costs and outcomes of treatment B) Captures the level of detail necessary to document specific items at the point of care C) Provides data to consumers on costs and outcomes of treatment options D) Facilitates the collection and reporting of health statistics
A pregnant client asks why a steroid medication cannot be used for an allergic skin disorder. The nurse's most accurate response is:
1. "Steroids have the potential to cross the placenta, and should be avoided during pregnancy." 2. "The cause of your skin disorder is directly linked to your pregnancy. After you deliver, your skin should get better." 3. "Steroids will likely cause you to have an abortion; you'll have to put up with your skin disorder until after delivery." 4. "Steroids can cause liver failure, and are not recommended at this time."