The nurse is assessing a patient who is complaining of joint pain and stiffness. Which assessment does not differentiate between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
A. Symmetry of joint effect
B. Duration of joint stiffness
C. Space between the bones
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Answer: C. Space between the bones
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a. Great sense of humor. b. Uncooperative behavior. c. Inability to understand questions. d. Decreased level of consciousness.
The presence of a fishy odor after adding potassium hydroxide to a wet mount slide containing vaginal mucus suggests:
a. bacterial vaginosis. b. yeast infection. c. chlamydial infection. d. pregnancy.
An individual who drinks excessive amounts of alcohol to "relax" is demonstrating:
1. adaptive coping. 2. maladaptive coping. 3. compensation. 4. defense mechanism.
What is an example of a system barrier to cultural competence?
a. No kosher diet options on menu b. No sinks in every patient room c. No privacy curtains in exam rooms d. A strict and enforced policy against more than one visitor in the ICU