The nurse teaching a class on osteoarthritis (OA) stresses that this disorder is best described as
a. degeneration of articular cartilage in synovial joints.
b. enzymatic breakdown of tissue in non–weight-bearing joints.
c. joint destruction caused by an autoimmune process.
d. overproduction of synovial fluid, resulting in joint destruction.
A
OA is a chronic joint disease characterized by degeneration and loss of articular cartilage covering joint surfaces.
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a. 0815 Patient found on floor. b. 0816 Patient assessed and helped back to bed. c. 0818 Physician notified of incident. d. 0820 Occurrence report completed.
Which of the following phenomena would a nurse be most likely to attribute to a pathological process rather than an age-related change?
A) A gradual loss in the number of photoreceptor cells in the retina. B) Difficulty transitioning between areas of bright light and low light. C) An increased sensitivity to glare. D) Increased pressure within the eye that inhibits visual acuity.
The characteristics most important for a psychiatric forensic nurse to possess include (more than one
option may be correct) A. empathy. B. neutrality. C. detachment. D. assertiveness. E. supportiveness. F. acceptance.
How do osmotic laxatives reduce constipation?
a. They cause retention of fluid in the bowel, increasing the water content in stool. b. They add bulk to the stool, which increases stool mass that stimulates peristalsis. c. They soften stool, allowing the stool to mix with fatty substances, making it easier to eliminate. d. They cause chemical irritation of nerve receptors in the intestinal lining, which then triggers peristalsis.