Which of the following conditions is NOT a characteristic manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis?
A. Autoantibodies directed against gamma globulin
B. High levels of uric acid in the blood
C. Chronic inflammation of synovium
D. Involvement of the small joints of the hands and feet
B
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A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube after a Nissen fundoplication. The nurse answers the call light and finds the client vomiting bright red blood with the NG tube lying on the floor. What action should the nurse take first?
a. Notify the surgeon. b. Put on a pair of gloves. c. Reinsert the NG tube. d. Take a set of vital signs.
One of the ways health care organizations can improve quality is to:
a. employ only RNs c. establish a monitoring process b. eliminate defects in the work process d. establish a QI department
When conducting a mental status assessment, what will the nurse assess?
1. Cognitive and affective functions 2. Cognitive and effective functions 3. Affective and memory functions 4. Affective and knowledge functions
Ryan White was more of a transactional leader than a transformational leader
a. True b. False