COMPREHENDED ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM

COMPREHENDED ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM * The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply. A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon B Perform range of motion exercises daily C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, D A Patient presents with a butterfly shaped erythematous rash around the bridge of the nose and cheeks. This is a sign of what autoimmune disease? A Graves' disease B Systemic Lupus Erythematosus C Crohn's disease D Multiple sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER -B * A client has an arm cast and reports that it feels really tight, and the fingers are puffy. What is the nurse's best response? A Elevate your arm on two pillows and apply ice to the cast B Continue to take ibuprofen (Motrin) until the swelling subsides C It is normal for a new cast to feel a little tight for the first few days D Please come to the clinic today to have your arm checked by the health care provider - CORRECT ANSWER -B