An older patient is surprised to learn of a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this health problem? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. It leads to deformities of the hands.
2. It is caused by a vitamin D deficiency.
3. It is diagnosed by a positive pannus blood test.
4. It is characterized by low bone mass and compromised bone strength.
5. It causes systemic problems that can affect the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
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Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that leads to deformities of the hands.
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a. Tonsillitis b. Cerebral edema c. Sore throat d. Hearing loss
The nurse is preparing an educational program on hemolytic anemia for the residents of an assisted living center. Which potential causes should the nurse include in the program? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Insulin use 2. Aspirin use 3. Ibuprofen use 4. Anticoagulant use 5. Prosthetic heart valves
The nurse informs the patient that the frequency of range-of-motion (ROM) exercises should be:
a. once a day. b. once in the morning and once in the af-ternoon. c. 3 to 4 times a day. d. 4 to 6 times a day.
A graduate nurse should begin the job search knowing that:
a. few jobs are available for RNs because of a failing health care economy. b. it would be more promising to apply to a rural hospital than to an urban hospital. c. although efforts have been made to reduce expenditures for health care, the need for RNs remains stable. d. the demand for nurses to work in acute care hospitals has decreased because most services are being shifted to outpatient and ambulatory settings.