What should the nurse take into consideration when planning nursing care for a client experiencing an acute episode of RA?
a. inflammation of the synovial membrane rarely occurs
b. bony ankylosis of a joint is irreversible and causes immobility
c. complete immobility is desired during the acute phase of inflammation
d. redness and swelling of a joint signify irreversible damage has occurred.
Answer: b. bony ankylosis of a joint is irreversible and causes immobility
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1. Arrange an agreement with law enforcement for rapid response on these incidents. 2. Post a sign stating that pain management medications are not given unless the client is admitted to the hospital. 3. Develop a team of staff who would be on call for these types of situations. 4. Organize a training program to educate staff on how to manage these types of situations.
A client with a 2-month-old child is experiencing insomnia, mood swings, and crying. Based on this data, which would the nurse anticipate the client would benefit from receiving?
Select all that apply. A) Electroconvulsive therapy B) Psychosocial interventions C) Antidepressants D) Time management and exercise therapy E) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
A 70-year-old man has been diagnosed with angina pectoris and subsequently prescribed nitroglycerin spray to be used sublingually when he experiences chest pain. This drug will achieve relief of the patient's chest pain by:
A) Blocking sympathetic stimulation of the heart and reducing oxygen demand B) Increasing contractility and consequent cardiac output C) Blocking the a-delta pain fibers in the myocardium D) Dilating the blood vessels and reducing preload
The nurse is teaching a client about self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. To prevent bloodborne infection, which statement by the nurse is best?
a. "Wash your hands after completing the test." b. "Do not share your monitoring equip-ment." c. "Blot excess blood from the strip." d. "Use gloves during monitoring."