Patients with arthritis are at high risk of
A) falls.
B) infection.
C) spasticity.
D) contractures.
D
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What does prolonged bed rest put the older adult at risk for?
a. Ankylosing spondylitis b. Pathologic fractures c. Osteomyelitis d. Gout
The nursing instructor is quizzing one of her students who is caring for a diabetic in the clinical area. The instructor asks the student what is a contributing cause of ulcers to the foot in the diabetic patient. What should the student answer?
A) Insensitive feet B) Arterial insufficiency C) Gout D) Smoking
Teaching for the client with gout would include avoiding foods high in purine, such as:
a. asparagus c. spinach b. broccoli d. potatoes
The nurse is assessing a client with trigeminal neuralgia. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to observe?
a. Excruciating pain b. Decreased mobility c. Controllable facial twitching d. Increased talkativeness