Which of the following conditions has symptoms that include pain in the joints, stiffness, fever, inflamed joints that feel warm to the touch, and long-term loss of movement?
A. osteoporosis
B. degenerative joint disease
C. gouty arthritis
D. rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: D
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A client is receiving chemotherapy as adjuvant therapy in the management of testicular cancer. The nurse also notes that the client is ordered filgrastim (Neupogen) and knows that the client is at greatest risk for which assessment finding?
A) Increased bruising B) Fever C) Pale color D) Decreased energy
The nurse is confident that the client who chooses to take red rice yeast daily for dyslipidemia has an understanding of its possible side effects when the client: Select all that apply
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The nurse is conducting the assessment on a new client to the hospital unit. The nurse notes that this client is a Seventh-Day Adventist. Which of the following should the nurse verify if the client will want noted for his diet?
A) No eating on Saturday C) No eggs B) No meat or meat products D) No dairy