A client is experiencing unstable hip joints with ambulation. The nurse suspects that a disorder is occurring within the strong bands of connective tissue that attach bone to bone or the:
1. bursae.
2. cartilage.
3. ligaments.
4. tendons.
3
Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that attach bone to bone or bone to cartilage. Ligaments help to give joints stability, guide the joint movement, and prevent excess motion within the joint. Tendons connect muscle to bone. Bursae are synovial fluid-filled sacs near joints. Cartilage covers the ends of bone to reduce friction.
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a. "A drug at this stage of development can be used only in patients with serious dis-ease." b. "At this stage of drug development, the safety and usefulness of the medication is unknown." c. "Clinical trials must be completed to make sure the drug is safe to use in humans." d. "Until postmarketing surveillance data are available, the drug cannot be used."
The nurse is aware that the signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) occur following a virus infection at about _____ days postinfection
a. 2 to 3 b. 7 c. 10 to 21 d. 30
The pregnant client was assessed at her initial prenatal visit, and her diet was found to be low in nutrients. Prenatal supplements were prescribed by the Certified Nurse-Midwife
At her second prenatal visit the client states that she does not want "to take all these supplements". What recommendation should the nurse make for the client? (Select all that apply.) A. "Folic acid has been found to be essential for minimizing the risk of neural tube defects." B. "You do not have to take these supplements if you think you are healthy enough." C. "These medications do the same thing. I will call your Certified Nurse-Midwife to cancel one of your medications." D. "You can trust your Certified Nurse-Midwife. Don't worry about taking the supplements." E. "You need the supplements because your dietary intake is not adequate for fetal development."
__________ is caused by a small parasite that burrows in the superficial layers of the skin, where it lays eggs that hatch in a few days. This causes intense itchiness
A. Lice B. "Swimmer's itch" C. Scabies D. All of the above