Adult Health I Final Exam Practice Questions

b

a nurse is completing an assessment of a client who has GERD. which of the following is an expected finding? a. absence of saliva b. painful swallowing c. sweet taste in mouth d. absence of eructation

b

a nurse is modifying the diet of a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed selegiline, an MAOI. which of the following foods should the nurse eliminate? a. fresh fish b.. cheddar cheese c. cherries d. chicken

a, b, e

a nurse in the emergency department is completing an assessment of a client who has suspected stomach perforation due to a peptic ulcer. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? select all that apply a. rigid abdomen b. tachycardia c. elevated BP d. circumoral cyanosis e. rebound tenderness

C

Etanercept (Enbrel) is prescribed for a patient with stage II RA. the nurse determines that the medication is effective if what is observed? a. decreased lymphocyte count b. absence of Rh factor in the blood c. decreased C-reactive protein (CRP) d. increased serum immunoglobulin G

a

a nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thoracotomy and lobectomy. which of the following postoperative assessments should the nurse go e highest priority to? a. arterial blood gases b. urinary output c. chest tube drainage d. pain level

d

a nurse is admitting a client who has bleeding esophageal varies. the nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications? a. propranolol b. metoclopramide c. ranitidine d. vasopressin

a

a nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an adult client who has OA that is affecting her knees. which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I can use either heat or ice to help relieve the discomfort b. ibuprofen is the first step in medication therapy for OA c. I should limit physical activity to prevent further injury d. I will elevate my legs by placing 2 pillows under my knees when I go to bed

b, d, e

a nurse in a provider's office is obtaining a history from a client who is undergoing an evaluation for BPH. the nurse should identify that which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? select all that apply a. backache b. frequent UTIs c. weight loss d. hematuria e. urinary incontinence

b, c, d, e

a nurse is admitting an adult client who has suspected osteoporosis. which of the following findings are risk factors for osteoporosis? select all that apply a. history of consuming one glass of wine daily b. loss in height of 2 inches c. BMI of 18 d. kyphotic curve at upper thoracic spine e. history of lactose intolerance

c

a nurse in an urgent care clinic is obtaining a history from a client who has type 2 DM and a recent diagnosis of hypertension. this is the second time in 2 weeks that the client experienced hypoglycemia. which of the following client data should the nurse report to the provider? a. takes psyllium daily as a fiber laxative b. drinks skim milk daily as a bedtime snack c. takes metoprolol daily after meals d. drinks grapefruit juice daily with breakfast

a

a client is starting celecoxib to treat OA. the nurse should instruct the client to watch for and report which of the following adverse effects? a. black tarry stools b. bone pain c. dry mouth d. polyuria

b, c

a home health nurse is teaching a client who has active TB and is following a medication regimen that includes a combination of isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol. which of the following client statements indicate understanding? select all that apply a. I can substitute one medication for another if I run out because they all fight infection b. I will wash my hands each time I cough c. I will wear a mask when I am in a public area d. I am glad I don't have to have any more sputum specimens e. I don't need to worry where I go once I start taking my medications

c

a nurse in a PACU is admitting a client who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to prevent aspiration? a. place a bedside humidifier at the head of the client's bed b. suction the nasopharynx as needed c. withhold fluids until the client demonstrates a gag reflex d. perform chest physiotherapy

a

a nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of OA. the nurse should anticipate that the client will require teaching about which of the following medications? a. acetaminophen b. celecoxib c. cyclobenzaprine d. ibuprofen

b, c, d, e

a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has sustained multiple rib fractures and has a flail chest. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? select all that apply a. bradycardia b. cyanosis c. hypotension d. dyspnea e. paradoxical chest movement

a, b, e

a nurse is assessing a client following a gunshot wound to the chest. for which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to detect a pneumothorax? select all that apply a. tachypnea b. deviation of the trachea c. bradycardia d. decreased use of accessory muscles e. pleuritic pain

a, d, e

a nurse is assessing a client who has OA of the knees and fingers. which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find? select all that apply a. Heberden's nodes b. swelling of all joints c. small body frame d. enlarged joint size e. limp when walking

c

a nurse is assessing a client who has SLE. which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the provider? a. client report of feelings of depression b. dry, raised rash on the face c. presence of peripheral edema d. joint pain in hands and knees

d

a nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of SLE. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. weight gain b. petechiae on thighs c. systolic murmur d. alopecia

c

a nurse is assessing a client who has had staples removed from an abdominal wound postoperatively. the nurse notes separation of the wound edges with. copious light-brown serous drainage. which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? a. check the patient's vital signs b. assess the client's pain level c. cover the wound with a moist, sterile gauze dressing d. obtain a culture and sensitivity of the wound drainage

b

a nurse is assisting the provider to care for a client who has developed a spontaneous pneumothorax. which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? a. assess the client's pain b. obtain a large-bore IV needle for decompression c. administer lorazepam d. prepare for chest tube insertion

a, b, e

a nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client who has a new diagnosis of MS> which of the following findings should the nurse expect? select all that apply a. areas of paresthesia b. involuntary eye movements c. alopecia d. increased salivation e. ataxia

c

a nurse is caring for 4 postoperative clients. the nurse can delegate obtaining vital signs to an assistive personnel for which of the following clients? a. a client who is 1 hour postoperative following a thyroidectomy b. a client who is 2 hours postoperative following an abdominal hysterectomy c. a client who is 3 days postoperative following gastric bypass surgery d. a client who is 3 days postoperative following a craniotomy

b

a nurse is caring for a client who has MS. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. fluctuations in BP b. loss of cognitive function c. ineffective cough d. drooping eyelids

d

a nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is taking diphenhydramine 25 mg PO TID. which of the following therapeutic outcomes should the nurse expect to see? a. delay in disease progression b. improved bladder function c. relief of depression d. decreased tremors

a

a nurse is caring for a client who has RA and is experiencing difficulty feeding herself using adaptive devices. the nurse should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the inter professional health care team? a. occupational therapist b. social worker c. registered dietitian d. speech pathologist

b, d, e

a nurse is caring for a client who has RA. which of the following laboratory tests are used to diagnose this disease? select all that apply a. urinalysis b. erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) c. BUN d. antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer e. WBC count

b

a nurse is caring for a client who has SLE and is experiencing an episode of Raynaud's phenomenon. which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate? a. swelling of joints of the fingers b. pallor of toes with cold exposure c. feet that become reddened with ambulation d. client report of intense feeling of heat in the fingers

d

a nurse is caring for a client who has a UTI. which of the following is the priority intervention by the nurse? a. offer a warm sitz bath b. recommend drinking cranberry juice c. encourage increased fluids d. administer an antibiotic

c

a nurse is caring for a client who has a left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? a. flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen b. client report of nausea c. absent urine output for 1 hour d. blood WBC count 15,000

d

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of BPH. the nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications? a. oxybutynin b. diphenhydramine c. ipratropium d. tamsulosin

a, b, e

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of GERD. the nurse should expect prescriptions for which of the following medications? select all that apply a. antacids b. histamine receptor antagonists c. opioid analgesics d. fiber laxatives e. PPIs

c

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of TB and has been placed on a multi medication regimen. which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client related to ethambutol? a. your urine can turn a dark orange b. watch for a change in the sclera of your eyes c. watch for any changes in vision d. take vitamin B6 daily

c

a nurse is caring for a client who has a severe gangrenous infection of the right lower extremity. the nurse should plan preoperative teaching based on the possibility of which of the following amputation procedures? a. the pain will disappear soon b. it's likely that you will have only a tingling sensation c. your pain will gradually become less severe d. phantom pain is mostly psychological

b

a nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority? a. provide the client with antipyretic therapy b. administer antibiotics to the client c. increase the client's protein intake d. teach relaxation breathing to reduce client's pain

c

a nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for 4 clients who are 24-36 hours postoperative. which of the following surgical procedures places the client at risk for DVT? a. myringotomy b. laparoscopic appendectomy c. hip arthroplasty d. cataract extraction

c

a nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a left lower lobectomy and has a chest tube in place. when assessing the client's three-chamber drainage system, the nurse notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. continue to monitor the client as this is an expected finding b. add more water to the suction control chamber of the drainage system c. verify that the suction regulator is on and check the tubing for leaks d. milk the chest tube and dislodge any clots in the tubing that are occluding it

a

a nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) gland. which of the following assessments should the nurse view to be an indication of a postoperative complication? a. output of burgundy colored urine b. pulse rate of 88/min c. oral temperature of 100.76 d. an urge to void despite having an indwelling urinary catheter

c

a nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the emergency department with a BP of 266/147 mmHg. the client reports a headache and double vision. the client states, "I ran out of my diltiazem 3 days ago, and I'm unable to purchase more." which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. administer acetaminophen for headache b. provide teaching regarding the importance of not abruptly stopping an antihypertensive c. obtain IV access and prepare to administer and IV antihypertensive d. call social services for a referral for financial assistance in obtaining prescribed medication

c

a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse complete in the postoperative period? a. medicate the client for pain b. instruct the client on use of crutches c. perform neuromuscular checks of the extremities d. direct the client to perform exercises of the ankle and toes

b

a nurse is caring for a client who is preoperative. the nurse signs as a witness on the client's consent form. the nurse's signature on the consent form indicates which of the following? a. determines the client does not have a mental illness b. confirms the client appears competent to provide consent c. asserts the nurse has explained the risks and benefits of the procedure d. records that the client's spouse agrees the procedure is necessary

b

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen following an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. which of the following statements by the client requires further discuss by the nurse? a. I signed up for a swimming class b. I've been taking an antacid to help with indigestion c. I've lost 2 pounds since my appointment 2 weeks ago d. the naproxen is easier to take when I crush it and put it in applesauce

a, b, d, e

a nurse is caring for several clients. which of the following clients are at risk for developing pyelonephritis? select all that apply a. a client at 32 weeks of gestation b. a client who has kidney stones c. a client whose urine pH is 4.2 d. a client who has a neurogenic bladder e. a client who has DM

c, d, e

a nurse is completing an assessment of a client who has a gastric ulcer. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? select all that apply a. client reports pain relieved by eating b. client states that pain often occurs at night c. client reports a sensation of bloating d. client states that pain occurs 30-60 minutes after a meal e. client experiences pain upon palpation of the epigastric region

b, e

a nurse is completing discharge instruction with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate calculus. to decrease the chance of recurrence, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods? select all that apply a. red meat b. black tea c. cheese d. whole grains e. spinach

c

a nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has an infection due to H. pylori. which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? a. I will continue my prescription for corticosteroids b. I will schedule a CT scan to monitor improvement c. I will take a combination of medications for treatment d. I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria

b

a nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has renal calculi. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. bradycardia b. diaphoresis c. nocturia d. bradypnea

c

a nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications? a. perform ROM exercises b. place suction equipment at the bedside c. encourage the use of an incentive spirometer d. administer an expectorant

a, b, e

a nurse is discussing gout with a client who is concerned about developing the disorder. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as risk factors for this disease? select all that apply a. diuretic use b. obesity c. deep sleep deprivation d. depression e. cardiovascular disease

a

a nurse is instructing a client who is scheduled for a TURP about post-op care. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. you might have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter b. you will be on bed rest for the first 2 days after the procedure c. you will be instructed to limit your fluid intake after the procedure d. your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery

a, c, d, e

a nurse is performing health screenings at a health fair. which of the following clients have a risk factor for osteoporosis? select all that apply a. 40 y/o client who has been taking prednisone for 4 months b. 30 y/o client who jogs 3 miles daily c. 45 y/o client who takes phenytoin for seizures d. 65 y/o who has a sedentary lifestyle e. 70 y/o client who has smoked for 50 years

a, c, d, e

a nurse is planning care for a client who has chronic pyelonephritis. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? select all that apply a. provide a referral for nutrition counseling b. encourage daily fluid intake of 1 L c. palpate the costovertebral angle d. monitor urinary output e. administer antibiotics

d

a nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. keep the head of the bed at a 30 degree angle b. reposition the client by log rolling every 4 hours c. place the client in protective isolation d. initiate the use of a PCA pump for pain control

a, b, c, e

a nurse is planning discharge teaching on home safety for an adult client who has osteoporosis. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? select all that apply a. remove throw rugs in walkways b. use prescribed assistive devices c. remove clutter from the environment d. wear soft-bottomed shoes e. maintain lighting of doorway areas

c

a nurse is prepared to administer a new prescription for isoniazid (INH) to a light-skinned client who has TB. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? a. you might notice yellowing of your skin b. you might experience pain in your joints c. you might notice tingling of your hands d. you might experience a loss of appetite

a, c, e

a nurse is preparing educational material to present to a female client who has frequent UTIs. which of the following information should the nurse include? select all that apply a. avoid sitting in a wet bathing suit b. wipe the perineal area back to front following elimination c. empty the bladder when there is an urge to void d. wear synthetic fabric underwear e. take a shower daily

20 mL

a nurse is preparing to administer naproxen 500 mg PO BID for a client who has OA. the amount available is naproxen 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

b

a nurse is providing care for a client who had a vertebroplasty of the thoracic spine. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. apply heat to the puncture site b. place the client in a supine position c. our the client every hour d. ambulate the patient within the first hour post procedure

b

a nurse is providing dietary teaching about calcium-rich foods to a client who has osteoporosis. which of the following foods should the nurse include in the instructions? a. white bread b. kale c. apples d. brown rice

b, c, d

a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is post-op following a TURP. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? select all that apply a. avoid sexual intercourse for 3 months after the surgery b. if urine appears bloody, stop activity and rest c. avoid drinking caffeinated beverages d. take a stool softener once a day e. treat pain with ibuprofen

a

a nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for furosemide 40 mg PO daily. the nurse should instruct the client to take this medication at which of the following times of day? a. morning b. immediately after lunch c. immediately before dinner d. bedtime

a, c, d, e

a nurse is providing information about TB to a group of clients at a local community center. which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? select all that apply a. persistent cough b. weight gain c. fatigue d. night sweats e. purulent sputum

b

a nurse is providing information about capsaicin cream to a client who reports continuous knee pain from osteoarthritis. which of the following information should the nurse include in the discussion? a. continuous pain relief is needed b. put on gloves before applying the cream to other parts of the body c. leave cream on the hands for 10 min following application d. apply the medication every 2 hours during the day

a, c, e

a nurse is providing information to a client who has osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. which of the following information should the nurse include in the information? select all that apply a. apply heat to joints to alleviate pain b. ice inflamed joints for 30 minutes following activity c. reduce the amount of exercise done on days with increased pain d. prop the knees with a pillow while in bed e. active ROM is more effective than passive ROM

b

a nurse is providing preoperative teaching by demonstrating diaphragmatic breathing to a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning. which of the following actions should the nurse include in the demonstration? a. place her hands on the sides of her rib cage b. inhale slowly and evenly through her nose c. hold her breath for at least 10 seconds d. exhale forcefully through the nose

b

a nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a gastrectomy. which of the following information regarding prevention of postoperative complications should the nurse include in the teaching? a. teach the client how to use the PCA pump b. instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device c. discuss the visitation policy d. review the pain scale

b

a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of HTN and a new prescription for spironolactone 25 mg/day. which of the following statements by the client an understanding of the teaching? a. I should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas and potatoes b. I will report any changes in heart rate to my provider c. I should replace the salt shaker on my table with a salt substitute d. I will decrease the dose of this medication when I no longer have headaches and facial redness

b

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and is receiving opioid medications to manage discomfort. aside from managing pain, which of the following desired effects of medications should the nurse identify as most important for the client's recovery? a. it decreases the client's level of anxiety b. it facilitates the client's deep breathing c. it enhances the clients ability to sleep d. it reduces the client's blood pressure

c

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for colchicine orally to treat gout. the nurse should inform the client that which of the following findings is an adverse effect of colchicine? a. increased appetite b. urinary retention c. diarrhea d. sore throat

b

a nurse is reviewing UA results for 4 clients. which of the following UA results indicates a UTI? a. positive for hyaline casts b. positive for leukocyte esterase c. positive for ketones d. positive for crystals

d

a nurse is reviewing discharge instruction for a client who has COPD and experienced a pneumothorax. which of the following statements should the nurse include? a. notify your provider if you experience weakness b. you should be able to return to work in 1 week c. you need to wear a mask when in crowded areas d. notify your provider if you experience a productive cough

a, b, d, e

a nurse is reviewing discharge instruction with a client who had spontaneous passage of a calcium phosphate renal calculus. which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? select all that apply a. limit intake of food high in animal protein b. reduce sodium intake c. strain urine for 48 hours d. report burning with urination to the provider e. increase fluid intake to 3 L/day

a

a nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has SLE. which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function? a. serum creatinine b. BUN c. serum sodium d. urine-specific gravity

a, c,e

a nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has SLE. the client reports fatigue, joint tenderness, swelling, and difficulty urinating. which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse anticipate? select all that apply a. positive ANA titer b. increased hemoglobin c. 2+ urine protein d. increased serum C3 and C4 e. elevated BUN

b, d

a nurse is screening a client for hypertension. the nurse should identify that which of the following actions by the client increase the risk for hypertension? select all that apply a. drinking 8 oz of nonfat milk daily b. eating popcorn at the movie theater c. walking 1 milk daily at 12 min/mile pace d. consuming 36 oz beer daily e. getting a massage once a week

c, d, e

a nurse is teaching a client about risk factors for OA. which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? select all that apply a. bacteria b. diuretics c. aging d. obestiy e. smoking

b

a nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching? a. I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day b. I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats c. I can drink only white wine d. I should choose red meat instead of poultry

a

a nurse is teaching a client who has MS about a new prescription for baclofen. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. do not take antihistamines with this medication b. take the medication on an empty stomach c. stop taking the medication immediately for a headache d. expect to develop diarrhea initially

d

a nurse is teaching a client who has MS and a new prescription for baclofen. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. this medication will help you with your tremors b. this medication will help you with your bladder function c. this medication can cause your skin to bruise easily d. this medication can cause you to experience dizziness

a

a nurse is teaching a client who has MS and a new prescription for dantrolene. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I need to apply a sunscreen when I go outside b. I can take an OTC antihistamine for allergies when I'm taking this drug c. I should take this medication when my spasms are bad d. my muscle strength should improve a lot in 2-3 days

c

a nurse is teaching a client who has SLE about self-care. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I should limit my time to 10 minutes in the tanning bed b. I will apply powder to any skin rash c. I should use a mild hair shampoo d. I will inspect my skin once a month for rashes

a, b

a nurse is teaching a client who has a duodenal ulcer and a new prescription for esomeprazole. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? select all that apply a. take the medication 1 hour before a meal b. limit NSAIDs when taking this medication c. expect skin flushing when taking this medication d. increase fiber intake when taking this medication e. chew the medication thoroughly before swallowing

d

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. eat 3 moderate sized meals a day b. drink at least 1 glass of water with each meal c. eat a bedtime snack that contains a milk product d. increase protein in the diet

a

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. you can experience morning stiffness when you get out of bed b. you can experience abdominal pain c. you can experience weight gain d. you can experience low BP

b

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for aspiring to treat RA. the nurse should include to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication? a. constipation b. bleeding c. blurred vision d. insomnia

b

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for colchicine to treat gout. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. take this medication with food if nausea develops b. monitor for muscle pain c. expect to have increased bruising d. increase your intake of grapefruit juice

a

a nurse is teaching a client who has gout about dietary recommendations. the nurse should teach the client that which of the following beverages can trigger an attack? a. alcohol b. orange juice c. milk d. coffee

b

a nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis. which of the following statements should the nurse include? a. you will need to continue to take the multi medication regimen for 4 months b. you will need to provide sputum samples every 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of the medication c. you will need to remain hospitalized for treatment d. you will need to wear a mask at all times

b

a nurse is teaching a client who is taking benzotropine to treat Parkinson's disease. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects? a. excess salivation b. difficulty voiding c. diarrhea d. slow pulse

a

a nurse suspects a client who has myasthenia graves is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. which of the following interventions should the nurse take? a. prepare the client for mechanical ventilation b. administer an anti cholinesterase medication c. instruct the client to perform the pursed lip breathing d. prepare to administer a vasoconstrictor

a, b, e

a nurse working in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has RA. the client reports increased joint tenderness and swelling. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? select all that apply a. recent influenza b. decreased ROM c. hypersalivation d. increased BP e. pain at rest

D

a patient is undergoing a diagnostic testing for symptoms of polyarthralgia, fatigue, and hair loss. laboratory results include the presence of anti-DNA, antinuclear bodies, and anti-Smith in the blood. the nurse recognizes that these findings are most likely to be related to which diagnosis? a. systemic sclerosis b. RA c. chronic fatigue syndrome d. SLE

B

the nurse determines that teaching about management of osteoarthritis of the feet and hands has been effective when the patient says: a. "I will be careful to avoid crowds and people with infections' b. "I can use heat to relieve the stiffness when I wake up in the morning" c. "I should exercise my hands every day, especially if they are painful and inflamed." d. "I should avoid the use of glucosamine as it does not have any therapeutic value"