The nurse is discussing autoimmune disease with a class of nursing students. Which s/s are shared by RA and SLE?
1. Nodules in the subq layer and bone deformity
2. Renal involvement and pleural effusions
3. Joint stiffness and pain
4. Raynauds phenomenon and skin rash
3. Joint stiffness and pain
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When assessing a sexual assault victim, the sexual assault nurse examiner should:
A) Respect the patient's privacy and sensitivity. B) Shave all pubic hair for laboratory analysis. C) Place items for evidence in plastic bags. D) Bathe the patient before the examination.
When a client who routinely takes the herb St. John's Wort (SJW) shares that their "hay fever is really bad right now," the nurse initially:
a. notifies the primary care provider that the client has been self-medicating for hay fever b. compares the client's current blood pressure to his/her baseline blood pressure c. stresses the need to avoid over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing monoamines d. suggests that the client stop taking the herb until the hay fever has improved
Which lymph nodes are located in the inguinal area?
1) Pectoral nodes 2) Horizontal nodes 3) Subclavian nodes 4) Suprascapular nodes
Which of the following behaviors shows the greatest risk to an older adult as they attempt to minimize the effects of the aging process?
1. Increased cosmetic use 2. Refusing to share their actual ages 3. Spending less time with age-related peers 4. Refusing assistance with certain activities