Which statement about rheumatoid arthritis is correct?
a. It generally develops between the ages of 40 and 50.
b. Joints on both sides of the body are af-fected.
c. Wrist and finger joints are not commonly affected.
d. The disease is active all the time.
B
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The nurse knows that these complaints are most often associated with: a. cataracts. b. glaucoma. c. diabetic retinopathy. d. age-related macular degeneration.
The client has anemia and all the following clinical manifestations. Which manifestation indicates to the nurse that the anemia is a long-standing problem?
A. Headache B. Clubbed fingers C. Circumoral pallor D. Orthostatic hypotension
A patient who has been diagnosed with a major depression disorder has been ordered to take doxepin (Sinequan). The nurse will contact the provider if the patient's medical history reveals a history of which condition?
a. Asthma b. Glaucoma c. Hypertension d. Hypoglycemia
When educating an elderly client on the prevention of constipation, the nurse should provide which of the following educational interventions?
A) Drink three glasses of milk per day B) Eat six servings of bread or pasta C) Consume antacids to decrease reflux D) Increase intake of fresh vegetables