What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?
a. Inflammation of the bursa
b. Inflammation of the long bones
c. Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae
d. Inflammation of the small hand and feet bones
Ans: c. Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a bowel obstruction. Which assessment finding leads the nurse to conclude that the obstruction is in the small bowel?
a. Potassium of 2.8 mEq/L, with a sodium value of 121 mEq/L b. Losing 15 pounds over the last month without dieting c. Reports of crampy abdominal pain across the lower quadrants d. High-pitched, hyperactive bowel sounds in all quadrants
Sympathomimetics have which of the following effects on the body?
a) Relaxation of bladder wall b) Decrease of heart rate c) Constriction of pupils d) Constriction of bronchioles
A client says, "I don't understand why so much money is spent on trying to find a cure for cancer. I have epilepsy and wish more money went into epilepsy drugs." What should the nurse consider prior to responding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. More people are affected by cancer than by epilepsy. 2. Drugs that are effective in treating epilepsy exist. 3. The amounts of money spent on drug development are determined at the federal level. 4. It would be easier to achieve a cure for cancer than to achieve a cure for epilepsy. 5. The client should realize that personal family may develop cancer one day.
The client is instructed to store a hearing aid:
A. In a cold place B. In a silica gel case C. With the batteries in a separate place D. With the sound level turned toward maximum