Osteoarthritis mainly affects the ________-________ joints such as the spine, hips, and knees.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
weight, bearing
Osteoarthritis mainly affects the weight-bearing joints such as the spine, hips, and knees.
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A) 30%. B) 36%. C) 18%. D) 27%.
A patient who will undergo correction of a dislocated joint in the emergency department asks the nurse what type of anesthesia will be used. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) General anesthesia B) Deep sedation C) Regional anesthesia D) Peripheral nerve block
An elderly female patient is interested in practicing yoga to help lower her blood pressure and stress levels while improving her flexibility. She expresses concern that it may be too fast-paced and intense for her. The nurse recommends
1. Ashtanga yoga. 2. Power yoga. 3. Hatha yoga. 4. Iyengar yoga.
Describe how the Rule of Nines is used.
What will be an ideal response?