Osteoarthritis most commonly affects ____________________ joints.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
weight bearing
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severe anxiety tells the nurse "I know it's probably crazy, but I just can't bring myself to leave my apartment alone. And I can't expect somebody to take me to work every day.". The nurse can make the assessment that the client a. knows his symptom is unrealistic. b. is misinterpreting reality. c. is seeking sympathy. d. is depersonalizing.
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which nursing intervention best reduces discomfort for the client?
a. Administering morphine sulfate IV every 4 to 6 hours as needed b. Maintaining NPO status for the client with IV fluids c. Providing small, frequent feedings, with no concentrated sweets d. Placing the client in semi-Fowler's posi-tion at elevation of 30 degrees
Which assessment finding of a newborn requires prompt action by the nurse?
a. Respiratory rate of 50 breaths/min b. Cyanosis of the extremities c. Pause in breathing lasting 20 seconds d. Pause in breathing for 15 seconds followed by rapid respirations
A question that would be appropriate for the E in the HOPE spiritual assessment tool would be?
A) "Do you have a living will?" B) "Do you want to experience a Catholic mass?" C) "Do you expect to go to heaven when you die?" D) "Do you want to end your drug addiction?"