Which of the following statements is true about rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
a. RA strikes unilaterally.
b. RA affects more men than women.
c. RA can affect body systems other than the joints.
d. Morning stiffness in RA lasts less than 30 minutes.
Answer: c. RA can affect body systems other than the joints.
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a. allow employers to place staff into anger management programs designed to help control potentially violent behavior. b. encourage employees to provide assistance to co-workers experiencing workplace violence. c. provide services to help employees cope with stressors that occur at home or work. d. train employees to de-escalate violent sit-uations.
The nursing instructor has just completed a lecture on evidence-based practice that included a discussion of the different phases
Which response by a nursing student who is identifying the phases would indicate to the nursing instructor that further clarification is needed? a. Making the correct diagnosis b. Locating the best practice c. Clinical application of the best practice findings d. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the care given
According to Freud's theory, what factor is concerned with self-gratification?
A) Id B) Ego C) Superego D) Phallic
The nurse is educating a patient who requires daily postural drainage treatments. Which statement indicates that the patient understands when and why treatments will be scheduled?
a. "I will have treatments first thing in the morning to get rid of fluids that have built up over night." b. "I will have my treatments after an hour after breakfast to make sure that I am fully alert." c. "I will have treatments after lunch to pre-vent an unsafe drop in my blood sugar." d. "I will have treatments right before bed to ensure that I breathe more easily at night."