ATI Chapter 64 Osteoarthritis and Low-Back Pain

A nurse is reviewing information with a client who has osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. Which of the following instructions should the nurse reinforce? (Select all that apply) A. Apply heat to joints to alleviate pain. B. Ice inflamed joints following activity C. Install an elevated toilet seat. D. Take tub baths. E. Complete high-energy activities in the morning.

A , B , C , E

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has osteoarthritis 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

A , D , E

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has history of low- back injury. Which of the following instructions should the nurse reinforce with the client to prevent low-back pain? (Select all that apply) A. Engage in regular exercise, including walking B. Sit for up to 10 hr each day to rest the back. C. Maintain weight within 25 % of ideal body weight. D. Create a smoking cessation plan. E. Wear low-heeled shoes.

A , D , E

A nurse is caring for a client who injured her lower back during a fall and describes sharp pain in her back and down her left leg. In which of the following positions should the nurse plan to place the client to attempt to decrease her pain? A. Prone without use of pillows B. Semi-Fowler's with a pillow under the knees C. High-Fowler's with the knees flat on the bed D. Supine with the head flat

B

A nurse is reviewing information about capsaicin cream with a client who reports continuous knee pain from osteoarthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? A. Continuous pain relief is provided. B. Inspect for skin irritation and cuts prior to application. C. Cover the area with tight bandages after application. D. Apply the medication every 2 hr during the day.

B