In RA, autoantibodies (rheumatoid factors [RFs]) are formed that attack healthy tissue, especially synovium, causing which condition?
a. nerve pain
b. bone porosity
c. ischemia
d. inflammation
Answer: d. inflammation
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and the role the family can play in his recovery. The nurse should recommend that they attend a. psychoanalytic group therapy. b. a psychoeducational group. c. transactional therapy. d. family therapy.
The staff on a care area expresses dissatisfaction with participating in data collection of quality indicators. What should the manager explain as reasons to measure quality? (Select all that apply.)
1. Pay for performance 2. Public accountability 3. Determine staffing needs 4. Drive quality improvement 5. Inform consumer decisions
The nurse would explain that the use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) assists the client on mechanical ventilation by
a. gradually increasing the amount of oxygen delivered. b. increasing the amount of expired carbon dioxide. c. keeping the alveoli open. d. using a pressure of 30 cm H2O.
A client who has had two previous cesarean births is in active labor when she suddenly complains of pain between her scapulae. Which should be the nurse's priority action?
a. Notify the health care provider promptly. b. Observe for abnormally high uterine resting tone. c. Decrease the rate of nonadditive intravenous fluid. d. Reposition the client with her hips slightly elevated.