Which joints are most frequently affected by osteoarthritis?
A. Jaw and ankles
B. Neck and wrists
C. Hips and knees
D. Elbows and shoulders
C
Degenerative joint disease is known as the "wear and tear" consequences of joint use. Weight-bearing joints are most commonly affected by degenerative joint disease.
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A client has recently been diagnosed with stage III endometrial cancer and asks the nurse for an explanation. What response by the nurse is correct about the staging of the cancer?
a. "The cancer has spread to the mucosa of the bowel and bladder." b. "It has reached the vagina or lymph nodes." c. "The cancer now involves the cervix." d. "It is contained in the endometrium of the cervix."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a history of oxycodone (Percodan) abuse. For which clinical manifestations does the nurse observe the client?
a. Anorexia and weight loss b. Decreased heart rate and respirations c. Muscle twitching and profuse perspiration d. Sedation and constipation
According to Locsin, coming to know a person deters
A. Subjectivity. B. Objectification. C. Compassion fatigue. D. Use of technology.
When using an audioscope with a client who may have a hearing problem, the nurse remembers that the audioscope:
a. Is a screening tool for hearing ability. b. Provides detailed data about client's hearing abilities. c. Must be calibrated before each use. d. Is limited to testing at two frequencies only.