A nurse assesses ischemic spots around the nail beds of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and recognizes that these are a complication of medical diagnosis, rheumatoid arthritis, related to _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
vasculitis
Vasculitis occurs when the vessels become inflamed and cause ischemia and necrosis.
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What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?
a. Complementary therapy must be administered by a medical doctor. b. Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy. c. Complementary therapy replaces conventional therapy. d. Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time.
Patients who are on or who will be starting chronic corticosteroid therapy need monitoring of:
1. Serum glucose 2. Stool culture 3. Folate levels 4. Vitamin B12
Dimensions that are considered regarding outcome measurement tools such as quality report cards include: (Select all that apply.)
a. patient care goals. b. nurses' system evaluations. c. performance appraisals. d. situational content. e. intended audience.
Which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system?
a. Decreased flow resistance b. Fewer alveoli c. Stiffening of the chest wall d. Improved elastic recoil