During the physical exam, the nurse notes a very tender and painful, reddened, hot, and swollen metatarsophalangeal joint of the client's great toe. Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
A) Gouty arthritis
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Degenerative joint disease
D) Plantar fasciitis
A
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A nurse is teaching the staff about the characteristics of a profession. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Extended education b. Theoretical body of knowledge c. Code of ethics for practice d. Practice developments e. Provision of a specific service
The nurse is working in the pediatric intensive care unit, and is caring for a toddler-age client with a tracheostomy. Which type of tracheostomy does the nurse anticipate this client will have?
1. Uncuffed tube 2. Cuffed tube 3. Tube with an inner cannula 4. Tube with a low-pressure cuff
The largest proportion of total energy expenditure by the body occurs through:
a. thermogenesis. b. digestive processes. c. resting energy. d. physical activity.
Which of the following statements by the nurse working with a client with SPMI best reflects a cognitive–behavioral therapy approach to caring for the client?
A) "The impact of the death of your mother when you were 3 years old has made it difficult for you to trust women." B) "I know it is difficult but you must get up and get dressed now or you will not be able to use your unit privileges for the remainder of the week." C) "Sit in the chair next to me, and let's role-play about how you should approach your daughter regarding obtaining money for your clothing." D) "You have been able to shave and shower for 2 days in a row, which reflects significant progress toward your discharge goals."