A nurse is caring for a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta. The nurse needs to assess the patient's muscle movement and strength. In doing so, the nurse recalls that osteogenesis imperfecta is characterized by fractures and bone deformities
This condition is known as which of the following? a. A form of osteoporosis
b. A form of arthritis
c. A congenital defect
d. A neurological defect
C
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a congenital defect that affects the bone. Osteoporosis is a well-known and well-publicized disorder of aging in which the density or mass of bone is reduced. Inflammatory and noninflammatory joint diseases and articular disruption all alter joint mobility. Some characteristics of inflammatory joint disease (e.g., arthritis) are inflammation or destruction of the synovial membrane and articular cartilage and systemic signs of inflammation. Damage to any component of the central nervous system that regulates voluntary movement results in impaired body alignment and mobility.
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To offer effective client care, a nurse should be familiar with what information about this type of crisis? 1. This type of crisis is precipitated by unexpected external stressors. 2. This type of crisis is precipitated by preexisting psychopathology. 3. This type of crisis is precipitated by an acute response to an external situational stressor. 4. This type of crisis is precipitated by normal life-cycle transitions that overwhelm the client.
A patient's burns have required a homograft. During the nurse's most recent assessment, the nurse observes that the graft is newly covered with purulent exudate. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A) Perform mechanical débridement to remove the exudate and prevent further infection. B) Inform the primary care provider promptly because the graft may need to be removed. C) Perform range of motion exercises to increase perfusion to the graft site and facilitate healing. D) Document this finding as an expected phase of graft healing.
A patient's nasogastric tube needs to be irrigated. Which action does the nurse implement first to prevent complications?
a. Introduces 30 mL of sterile fluid b. Verifies the placement of the tube c. Aspirates gastric contents d. Positions the patient on the left side
Which of the following is not an ethical guideline for research?
a. Participants' welfare and rights take precedence over everything else. b. Any information arising from the participation is to be kept confidential. c. Once participants have agreed to be part of the research, they cannot change their mind and withdraw. d. Participants have the right to be clearly and adequately informed about the purpose of the study and its likely benefits.