A middle-aged female patient has received a diagnosis of scleroderma with a chronic course and has been informed by her primary care provider that the disease has no cure
When considering the characteristic signs and symptoms of scleroderma, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A) Risk for chronic pain related to neurological effects of scleroderma
B) Risk for disturbed body image related to the integumentary effects of scleroderma
C) Risk for acute confusion related to neurological effects of scleroderma
D) Risk for spiritual distress related to the clinical course of scleroderma
B
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A. Bleeding disorder such as von Willebrand disease B. Malignancy C. Excessive non-steroidal anti-inflammatories D. A and C
A nurse has received a clinical specialist certificate. What specialization is the nurse likely to have achieved to acquire this certificate?
A) Adult nursing B) Family practice C) Pediatrics D) Medical–surgical
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A. They can be ordered by a licensed nurse. B. They can be moist or dry. C. They constrict the blood vessels to ease pain. D. All of these are true.