A nurse plans care to prevent deformities in a client with RA. which intervention should be alternated with periods of rest?
a. active exercise
b. passive massage
c. bracing of joints
d. isometric exercises
Answer: a. active exercise
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a. Provide explanation of all procedures prior to implementation. b. Keep bright lights and the television on in the client's room to help orient her. c. Work as quickly as possible when performing tasks and procedures so the client has more time to rest. d. Encourage as many visitors as possible so the client does not feel lonely.
A client with glaucoma is prescribed latanoprost (Xalatan). The nurse instructs the client that this medication, a prostaglandin analog, is used for glaucoma because it:
1. is thought to protect neurons from injury. 2. enhances the outflow of aqueous humor. 3. decreases the production of aqueous humor by the ciliary body. 4. has a relatively short duration of action, and adverse effects can be limited.
A client's blood gas results reveal a low oxygen level. The nurse realizes that which area of the body will respond to this level and influence respirations?
1. Alveoli. 2. Trachea. 3. Bronchioles. 4. Carotid bodies.
The highest wage earner within ____________ families often tends to be the person with the greatest authority
A) Hispanic B) Middle Eastern C) African American D) Caucasian