Patho Chap 50 Prep U

A client has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What will the nurse tell the client about this disorder's etiology?

Genetic predisposition is very likely

The nurse has just finished teaching a client newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about the disease. The nurse determines that teaching is effective when the client makes which statement?

"Rheumatoid arthritis includes joint involvement that is usually symmetric and polyarticular."

The nurse determines that additional client education is needed when a client with gout makes which statement?

"When I have an exacerbation of my symptoms, a glass of red wine will be helpful."

The nurse is preparing a client for testing to determine if the client's gout is due to overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid. How should the nurse explain the process used?

"Your serum uric acid levels will be compared to the urate content in your urine."

When caring for a client with ankylosing spondylitis, the nurse tells the client that stiffness may be relieved by which intervention?

Gentle exercise

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is taking high doses of aspirin to control inflammatory pain. Which statement leads the health care provider to suspect the client is experiencing an adverse reaction?

I've been getting a lot of upset stomach attacks and I think I saw some blood in my stool."

A nurse is caring for a client with discoid lupus. Which system does the nurse set as a priority for the nursing assessment?

Integumentary assessment

The nurse is caring for a client with newly diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which over-the-counter medication does the nurse recognize is useful in treating inflammation, arthritis, and pleuritis?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

An older adult client has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should focus assessment on which aspects?

Weight and nutritional status

The nurse is caring for clients with autoimmune conditions. Which client will the nurse assess first?

client with systemic lupus erythematosus reporting chest pain