Which instruction does the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient diagnosed
with osteoarthritis (OA)?
Begin a running program.
Activities such as knitting can slow down joint degeneration.
Eating at two cups of yogurt per day can prevent exacerbation.
Wear supportive shoes.
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Wear supportive shoes
Platelet Rationale
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If the platelet count falls below 20,000, spontaneous bleeding could occur.
Notifying the health care provider before the LMWH is given is essential.
LMWH can cause thrombocytopenia, so it should not be administered
when the patient's count is low.
Which is a main cause of primary osteoarthritis (OA)?
Aging
Obesity
Joint injury
Heavy manual work
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Aging
Which parameter is assessed when prescribing tranexamic acid (TXA) to a patient who
is undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA)?
Narrowing pulse pressure
Decreased hemoglobin
Decreased respiratory rate
Elevated body temperature
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Decreased hemoglobin
Which medication instruction does the nurse provide for a patient who is prescribed
lidocaine 5% patches to treat knee pain?
Apply the patch on clean, intact skin.
Keep the patch in place for 6 hours.
Avoid using more than one patch at a time.
Obtain a complete blood count before beginning therapy.
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Apply the patch on clean, intact skin
Capsaicin Rationale
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Capsaicin is a product used for reducing postoperative pain after total
knee arthroplasty.
It binds to C-fiber receptors and facilitates the release of extra calcium to
enter the nerve cells.
, After providing discharge education to a patient who has undergone right total hip
arthroplasty (THA), the nurse identifies that which statement indicates the need for
further teaching?
"I should avoid twisting my body when moving."
"I should avoid crossing my legs to be more comfortable."
"I should avoid putting more weight on my right leg while walking."
"I should avoid adaptive devices when putting on shoes and socks."
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"I should avoid adaptive devices when putting on shoes and socks."
Osteoarthritis Pain Rationale
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Because cartilage does not have a nerve supply, the pain is caused by joint
and soft involvement and by spasms of the surrounding muscles.
Which intervention does the nurse provide to address the complication of dislocation
in a patient who has undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA)?
Avoids the use of abduction devices.
Assesses the patient for extremity shortening.
Places pillows on either side of the patient to prevent movement.
with osteoarthritis (OA)?
Begin a running program.
Activities such as knitting can slow down joint degeneration.
Eating at two cups of yogurt per day can prevent exacerbation.
Wear supportive shoes.
Give this one a try later!
Wear supportive shoes
Platelet Rationale
,Give this one a try later!
If the platelet count falls below 20,000, spontaneous bleeding could occur.
Notifying the health care provider before the LMWH is given is essential.
LMWH can cause thrombocytopenia, so it should not be administered
when the patient's count is low.
Which is a main cause of primary osteoarthritis (OA)?
Aging
Obesity
Joint injury
Heavy manual work
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Aging
Which parameter is assessed when prescribing tranexamic acid (TXA) to a patient who
is undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA)?
Narrowing pulse pressure
Decreased hemoglobin
Decreased respiratory rate
Elevated body temperature
,Give this one a try later!
Decreased hemoglobin
Which medication instruction does the nurse provide for a patient who is prescribed
lidocaine 5% patches to treat knee pain?
Apply the patch on clean, intact skin.
Keep the patch in place for 6 hours.
Avoid using more than one patch at a time.
Obtain a complete blood count before beginning therapy.
Give this one a try later!
Apply the patch on clean, intact skin
Capsaicin Rationale
Give this one a try later!
Capsaicin is a product used for reducing postoperative pain after total
knee arthroplasty.
It binds to C-fiber receptors and facilitates the release of extra calcium to
enter the nerve cells.
, After providing discharge education to a patient who has undergone right total hip
arthroplasty (THA), the nurse identifies that which statement indicates the need for
further teaching?
"I should avoid twisting my body when moving."
"I should avoid crossing my legs to be more comfortable."
"I should avoid putting more weight on my right leg while walking."
"I should avoid adaptive devices when putting on shoes and socks."
Give this one a try later!
"I should avoid adaptive devices when putting on shoes and socks."
Osteoarthritis Pain Rationale
Give this one a try later!
Because cartilage does not have a nerve supply, the pain is caused by joint
and soft involvement and by spasms of the surrounding muscles.
Which intervention does the nurse provide to address the complication of dislocation
in a patient who has undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA)?
Avoids the use of abduction devices.
Assesses the patient for extremity shortening.
Places pillows on either side of the patient to prevent movement.
