The client is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The client voices questions about the disorder. Which of the following should be included in the information provided to the client?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis is one of a group of noninflammatory joint diseases.
B) Rheumatoid arthritis is common in weight-bearing joints.
C) Crepitus is often heard in joints infected by rheumatic arthritis.
D) The morning stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis may be disabling.
D
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What drug will the nurse plan to have available for immediate IV administration whenever magnesium sulfate is administered to a maternity patient?
a. Ergonovine maleate (Ergotrate) b. Oxytocin c. Calcium gluconate d. Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Given the complications of human dynamics, it is important to remember that communication strategies that work well in one situation may not in another
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The school nurse is discussing careers and career choices with a group of adolescents. Which statement made by an adolescent indicates one of the biggest reasons career choices are difficult?
A) "My dad wants me to be an electrician or a plumber like he is." B) "After I finish school, there will only be a few choices for jobs." C) "I have known what I wanted to do after high school since I was little." D) "It used to be that males had certain types of jobs and females had others."
The patient has entered Stage 3 of general anesthesia, known as surgical anesthesia. What will the best assessment of the nurse reveal?
1. Heart rate and breathing become irregular. 2. General sensation is lost, but the patient remains conscious. 3. The medulla region of the brain is paralyzed. 4. Relaxation, stable respiration, and slow eye movements