The nurse notes in a patient’s medication history that the patient is taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder?
a. Rheumatoid arthritis
b. Gout
c. Osteoarthritis
d. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Answer: b. Gout
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After reassessing a patient with a foot wound, the nurse identifies a new health problem of reduced breath sounds in both lung bases. What should the nurse do with this information? (Select all that apply.)
A) Notify the nurse manager. B) Formulate a nursing diagnosis. C) Add interventions to the care plan. D) Add the new problem to the problem list. E) Nothing because this is an expected finding.
The nurse notices a dark pigmented area on the lower back and buttocks of a newborn who is 24 hours old. Which observation on the chart will best explain this finding?
a. AB blood type b. Ethnic background: African Americans c. Positive rubella titer d. Sickle cell trait
Which of the following are including in the basic beliefs set forth in the ANA's Nursing's Agenda for the Future? (Select all that apply.)
a. Health care is a basic human right. b. Health policies should be based on outcomes research. c. Government should be the only health care insurer. d. Health care should provide more balance by including preventive and community care. e. All people should have access to an all-inclusive package of health care.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?
a. The goal of treatment is to prevent flexion and extension movements of the wrist. b. Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because they allow for free movement of the fingers and thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position. c. Corticosteroid injections are discouraged in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because of the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, and infection. d. All of the above