CHAPTER 64 Osteoarthritis and Low‑Back Pain Review Questions
2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Apply heat to joints to alleviate pain. b. Ice inflamed joints for 30 min 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 range of motion is more effective than passive.
a,c,e
1. 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
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a history of low back injury. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent future problems with 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
3. A nurse is reinforcing information about capsaicin cream to a client who reports continuous knee pain from osteoarthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. Continuous pain relief is provided. 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 hr during the day.
b
4. A nurse is caring for a client who received a lower back injury during a fall and describes sharp pain in the back and down the left leg. In which of the following positions should the nurse plan to place the client to attempt to decrease the 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
