A 72-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with gout. She also has a long history of chronic congestive heart failure. The most likely contributing factor to the development of gout in this older female is
A. Lead intoxication
B. Illegal whiskey
C. Binge-eating
D. Thiazide diuretics
D
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In caring for a client with rheumatic heart disease, the nurse knows that priority interventions will be to:
1. Administer cardiotonic and diuretic medications. 2. Schedule regular exercise periods and administer narcotics as ordered. 3. Promote bedrest and administer scheduled antibiotics. 4. Administer oxygen and tranquilizers as ordered.
The nursing instructor is discussing dislocations and subluxations with the beginning nursing students
Why would the instructor tell the students that dislocation and subluxations are medical emergencies and need to be reduced immediately? A) The longer the joint is misplaced, the harder it is to get it back in place B) Because the pain is so bad C) The longer the joint is misplaced, the more difficult it is to apply splints to immobilize the extremity D) Avascular necrosis may develop
Postoperative pain experienced by a client having undergone a below-the-knee amputation might be described as
a. generalized body pain b. pain only in lower extremities c. burning, tingling or stiffness with sensory sensations of the missing limb d. non existent
A client with a long leg cast is complaining of knee discomfort. Which nonpharmacologic intervention can the nurse use to help this client?
1. Apply ice to the knee over the cast. 2. Rub the knee of the non-casted leg. 3. Apply heat to the knee over the cast. 4. Rub the foot of the casted extremity.