A 42-year-old man comes to the outpatient clinic with complaints of joint swelling in his knees and pain in his feet. Select the type of arthritis that is most common in men in the 30- to 50-year age range
a. Gouty arthritis
b. Rheumatoid arthritis
c. Osteoarthritis
d. Septic arthritis
A
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A) Administer replacement oral fluids B) Follow episode with oral care C) Maintain supine position D) Protect patient's airway
A nurse who provides care in a long-term care facility is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of urinary tract infections among older adults. What action has the greatest potential to prevent UTIs in this population?
A) Administer prophylactic antibiotics as ordered. B) Limit the use of indwelling urinary catheters. C) Encourage frequent mobility and repositioning. D) Toilet residents who are immobile on a scheduled basis.
A nurse has to move a weak client from the bed to the wheelchair to move him to the x
ray unit of the healthcare facility. Which precaution should the nurse first take when assisting the client from the bed to the wheelchair? A) Check for the presence of an IV, a catheter, or other equipment B) Put a transfer belt along the client's waist if he is heavy C) Lock the wheels of the bed and the wheelchair D) Place the wheelchair on the client's strong side
A patient requests pain medication for pain at a surgical site of 8/10. There is a prn or as needed order for 10 mg PO of oxycodone for pain greater than 6/10 on the pain scale. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
A. administer the oxycodone B. assess the effects of the medication C. document the administration of the medication D. determine if the order is appropriate.