A patient in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has recently been diagnosed. What medication classification would the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
A) Antimalarial agents
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
D) Uricosuric agents
B
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The nursing instructor is discussing ulcerative colitis with her clinical group. What would she tell her students about the characteristics of the stools of these patients?
A) Watery with blood and mucus B) Hard and black C) Long and cylinder shaped D) Loose and fatty
A client at 36 weeks' gestation is complaining of dyspnea when lying flat. What is the clinical reason for this complaint?
1. Maternal hypertension 2. Fundal height 3. Hydramnios 4. Congestive heart failure
A client states that she is not interested in Lamaze classes because she is single and does not want to have natural childbirth. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "If you practice and learn the Lamaze methods, your pain is minimal." B. "Lamaze classes teach you relaxation methods and assist you in making decisions." C. "You are very nervous. I think these classes would be best for you." D. "Lamaze classes are geared toward couples. You may want to find a different class."
In older persons, bones become:
a. Stronger b. Brittle c. Shorter d. Larger