Louise, a 60-year-old, complains of left knee pain associated with tenderness throughout, redness, and warmth over the joint. Which of the following is least helpful in determining if a joint problem is inflammatory?
A) Tenderness
B) Pain
C) Warmth
D) Redness
B) Pain
Pain is present in both inflammatory and noninflammatory conditions. Warmth, redness, and tenderness to palpation should lead one to consider an inflammatory etiology for the pain.
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1. The Denver II 2. Mini-Mental Status Examination 3. Life Experiences Survey 4. Hassles and Uplifts Scale
The patient should be instructed to call the pharmacy or authorized prescriber if there are any questions
about the medication that cannot be answered by reading the label or other written instructions that were provided. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse educator teaching reproductive anatomy wants to make sure the students understand what stabilizes the uterus
Which statements about the individual ligaments would the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The infundibulopelvic ligaments suspend and support the uterus. 2. The broad ligament keeps the uterus centrally placed. 3. The uterosacral ligaments sweep back around the rectum and insert on the sides of the first and second sacral vertebrae. 4. The ovarian ligaments anchor the ovary to the uterus. 5. The cardinal ligaments prevent uterine prolapse and support the upper vagina.
The nurse is planning a presentation to a group of older adults on the topic of suicide in the elderly. One of the group participants asks who has the highest risk of suicide in the elderly population. The nurse's best response would be:
A) "Elders who have multiple prescriptions from a variety of different pharmacies." B) "Elders who are experiencing a deep and profound depression." C) "Elderly women who are divorced or widowed." D) "Elderly men who are divorced or widowed."