Which of the following statements regarding gout is INCORRECT?
A. It is a disturbance of purine metabolism.
B. It is associated with an autoantibody directed against antigens in joint cartilage.
C. Uric acid may precipitate in tissues, forming gouty tophi.
D. The frequency of attacks can be reduced by drugs that lower blood uric acid.
B
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The nurse is unable to locate an interpreter to support a patient from a non-English-speaking culture. The patient asks a family member to interpret for the staff. What would the nurse do to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services for this patient?
A. Use the family member as an interpreter until a non-family member can be located. B. Write the questions down for the patient to answer. C. Do nothing until an interpreter can be located. D. Use sign language.
Which of the following is a tip to ease mental stress?
a. Breathe rapidly at frequent intervals to increase oxygen to the brain. b. Drink six to eight glasses of water daily to avoid dehydration. c. Limit meals to three major meals per day for adequate nutrition. d. Take time out regularly, preferably indoors to avoid exposure to allergens.
A 6-year-old child who does not speak English is in the hospital for an appendectomy. It is late at night when the nurse needs to catheterize the child for a distended bladder
Which action by the nurse would be most helpful in relaying this information? A) Draw a picture of the procedure using an anatomically correct figure. B) Call the interpreter on the phone and have her explain the procedure to the child. C) A child of this age does not require a detailed explanation, just perform the procedure. D) Tell the parents to tell the child what will be happening.
Jamie has fractured his ankle and has received a prescription for acetaminophen and hydrocodone (Vicodin). Education when prescribing Vicodin includes:
1. It is okay to double the dose of Vicodin if the pain is severe. 2. Vicodin is not habit-forming. 3. He should not take any other acetaminophen-containing medications. 4. Vicodin may cause diarrhea; increase his fluid intake.