Which of the following best describes the pain associated with osteoarthritis?
A. Constant, burning, and throbbing with an acute onset?
B. Dull and primarily affected by exposure to cold and barometric pressure
C. Begins upon arising and after prolonged weight bearing and/or use of the joint
D. Begins in the morning but decreases with activity
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
For a cell in a crosstab table, the row total is 10, the column total is 20, and the overall sample size is 40. What is the expected frequency for that cell?
a. 2 b. 5 c. 20 d. It depends on how many cells there are.
A 20-year-old baseball pitcher has an arthroscopic repair of a rotator cuff injury performed in same-day surgery. When the nurse plans postoperative teaching for the patient, which information will be included?
a. "You have an appointment with a physical therapist for tomorrow." b. "Leave the shoulder immobilizer on for the first few days to minimize pain." c. "The doctor will use the drop-arm test to determine the success of the procedure." d. "You should try to find a different position to play on the baseball team."
An interstitial pneumonia (primary atypical pneumonia) is usually caused by a pathogenic bacterium such as the pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false