The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse
suspect?
- A. Systemic sclerosis
- B. Sjogren's syndrome
- C. Chron's disease
- D. Discoid lupus
Correct Answer: B
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The nurse is planning care for a post-operative client after a total hip
arthroplasty. What is the priority nursing intervention?
- A. Observe client for changes in mental status
- B. Use aseptic technique for wound care and emptying of drains
- C. Keep the client's heels off the bed
- D. Perform neurovascular assessments per protocol
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
The nurse is caring for a client who develops compartment syndrome from a
severely fractured arm. The client asks how this can happen. What is the best
response by the nurse?
- A. . "The fascia expands with injury, causing pressure on underlying nerves and muscles."?
- B. "An injured artery causes impaired arterial perfusion through the compartment."?
- C. "Bleeding and swelling cause increased pressure in an area that cannot expand."?
- D. . "A bone fragment has injured the nerve supply in the area."?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat
rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for what
adverse effect of this medication?
- A. Bleeding
- B. Insomnia
- C. Blurred vision
- D. Constipation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A client with lupus experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the nurse
include when providing client education about this?
- A. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear gloves in winter.'
- B. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you brush your teeth for 2 minutes.'
- C. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure to keep cool.'
- D. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear sunscreen.'
Correct Answer: A
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What phase of wound healing occurs at the time of injury and lasts about 3-5
days?
- A. Maturation
- B. Intentional
- C. Inflammatory
- D. Proliferative
Correct Answer: C
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