The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a client with a severe
rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the most appropriate statement by the
nurse?
- A. "Tell me about what medication you are taking"?
- B. "What physical limitations are you experiencing?"?
- C. "How does this impact your role in your family?"?
- D. "What therapies are you using to reduce swelling?"?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
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What is true about antiretroviral drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
- A. A few missed doses per month are acceptable
- B. Only specific licensed drugs are effective
- C. These drugs inhibit viral replication
- D. These drugs eradicate the virus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is that antiretroviral drugs inhibit viral replication. These medications work by interfering with the ability of the HIV virus to multiply in the body, helping to control the infection. Choice A is incorrect because consistency in taking antiretroviral drugs is crucial to their effectiveness. Missing doses can lead to treatment failure and the development of drug-resistant strains of HIV. Choice B is incorrect as there are multiple licensed drugs that are effective in treating HIV. Choice D is also incorrect as antiretroviral drugs do not kill the virus but rather suppress its replication.
The 65-year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports he
thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time and he denies any type of eye
pain. Which eye disorder should the nurse suspects the clients has?
- A. Cataracts
- B. Diabetic retinopathy
- C. Corneal dystrophy
- D. Conjunctivitis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A client is bedridden and appears to be frail and malnourished. Which nursing
interventions will increase the risk of pressure injury?
- A. Applying moisturizer to dry areas of the skin
- B. Massaging the client's reddened shoulders and heels
- C. Cleansing the skin routinely after soiling occurs
- D. Using a Hoyer lift for all transfers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Where will the nurse collect the most reliable source of pain assessment?
- A. From the nurse-to-nurse bedside report
- B. From a medical surgical book
- C. From the client
- D. From the client's chart
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A nurse is providing teaching to an older client who has osteoarthritis that is
affecting the knees. What statement by the client indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching?
- A. I can use either heat or ice to help relieve the discomfort
- B. The purpose of drug therapy is to stop the disease progression.'
- C. I will start a daily running program to get more exercise.'
- D. I should avoid physical activity to prevent further injury.'
Correct Answer: A
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