The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of symptoms of RA?
a. Fatigue
b. Paralysis
c. Shortness of breath
d. Crepitation
ANS: A
Because of the systemic nature of RA, in addition to pain and joint involvement, the patient may have a low-grade fever, malaise, depression, lymphadenopathy, weakness, fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss.
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a. plan to administer the next dose of theophylline. b. call the lab and have the theophylline level repeated. c. hold the next dose of theophylline in six hours. d. report the theophylline level to the health care provider.
Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of atelectasis?
a. "It is important to do breathing exercises every hour to prevent atelectasis." b. "If I develop atelectasis, I will need a chest tube to drain excess fluid." c. "Atelectasis affects only those with chronic conditions such as emphysema." d. "Hyperventilation will open up my alveoli, preventing atelectasis."
A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who requires blood glucose monitoring before meals and at bedtime. When checking the patient's blood glucose before lunch, the nurse documents the reading as 130 mg/dL. What should the nurse do next?
1. Continue to monitor. 2. Notify the patient's physician. 3. Give the patient an injection of insulin. 4. Administer a syringe of 50% dextrose.
Which benefits are most associated with use of telehealth technologies? Select all that apply
a. Cost savings for patients b. Maximize care management c. Access to services for patients in rural areas d. Prompt reimbursement by third party payers e. Rapid development of trusting relationships with patients