Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that an elderly woman has rheumatoid arthritis?
A) Darker pigmentation
B) Crepitus of joints
C) Rashes on the skin
D) Ulnar deviation
D
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A Navajo Native American is traveling across the country and becomes ill. He visits a hospital emergency room and appears very uncomfortable in the surroundings
The nurse knows that traditional Navajo Native Americans typically receive health care in: a. Homes b. Small hospitals c. Physicians' offices d. Outpatient clinics
The nurse working in rehabilitation would most likely see what measure used to evaluate progress of patients in rehabilitation?
a. Katz index b. MDS c. FIM d. OASIS
A nurse researcher would decide to use a longitudinal or prospective design for which reason?
a. It is associated with data that are focused and deep. b. It allows the overall study to be more manageable for the researcher. c. It allows the issue of maturation to be avoided as a threat to internal validity. d. It allows the nurse researcher to avoid the use of tools or instrumentation.
The nurse using Nightingale's theory to guide nursing practice will manipulate which features in the environment to enhance patient healing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Airflow b. Light c. Noise d. Roommates e. Temperature