A client, recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), asks the nurse whether RA will affect her in other ways. When responding to the client, which systems will the nurse include as possibly being affected by the diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Exocrine
D) Reproductive
E) Hematologic
Answer: A, B, C, E
RA can affect the respiratory system with pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space); the cardiovascular system with coronary heart disease; the exocrine glands, resulting in dry eyes and mouth; and the hematologic system with a variety of disorders, particularly anemia. If properly managed, RA is not considered to be a danger for pregnant women or their babies.
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A) Neuromuscular function B) Bowel sounds C) Respiratory rate D) Electrocardiogram (ECG) results
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A. Children play in outdoor soil, which can be contaminated. B. Children may ingest substances from unlabeled, repurposed food containers. C. Children have faster rates of absorption of toxic substances. D. Parental oversight is minimal. E. Children have less developed immune systems.
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1. Caffeine 2. Benzodiazepine 3. Methylphenidate 4. Cocaine
Which of the following best describes an oxygen saturation value?
a. The partial pressure of the oxygen in the blood b. The percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen c. The amount of oxygen saturating the lymphocytes d. The percentage of oxygen in the lungs