Which patient finding would lead the health care professional to assess the patient for inflammatory joint disease?
a. Unilateral joint involvement
b. Normal joint synovial fluid
c. Absence of synovial membrane inflammation
d. Systemic symptoms of inflammation
Ans: d. Systemic symptoms of inflammation
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1. Identify coping mechanisms and resources. 2. Notify the physician when having nightmares. 3. Find outlets for aggression. 4. Eliminate all anxiety.
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What other organizations are instrumental in supporting the development of standards and helping to define data exchange? Select all that apply. 1. Department of Defense 2. Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services 3. National Science Foundation 4. Institute of Medicine 5. American Medical Informatics Association
The nurse is auditing the medical records of MI clients treated with thrombolytic therapy in the emergency department
The nurse knows that the ideal time for a client to be treated with thrombolytics is within _____ minutes or less for the best outcomes. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.