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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is working with a community group promoting healthy aging. What recommendation is best to help prevent osteoarthritis (OA)?

A. Avoid contact sports

B. Get plenty of calcium

C. Get plenty of calcium

D. Engage in weight-bearing exercise

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Question 2 of 5

A nurse in the family clinic is teaching a client newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) about drugs used to treat the disease. For which medication does the nurse plan primary teaching?

A. Acetaminophen

B. Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril)

C. Hydrocortisone (Hylan)

D. Ibuprofen

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Question 3 of 5

The clinic nurse assesses a client with diabetes during a checkup. The client also has osteoarthritis (OA). The nurse notes the client's blood glucose readings have been elevated. What question by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. Are you compliant with following the diabetic diet?

B. Have you been taking glucosamine supplements?

C. How much exercise do you really get each week?

D. You're still taking your diabetic medication, right?

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse working in the orthopedic clinic knows that a client with which factor has an absolute contraindication for having a total joint replacement?

A. Needs multiple dental fillings

B. Over age 85

C. Severe osteoporosis

D. Urinary tract infection

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Question 5 of 5

A client is on the postoperative unit after a total hip replacement. The client reports a sudden onset of shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Assess neurovascular status of both legs

B. Elevate the affected leg and apply ice

C. Prepare to administer pain medication

D. Try to place the affected leg in abduction

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