NUR 257 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.
Which of the following is a true statement about
osteoporosis?
A high risk of death follows an osteoporosis-related fracture.
Which of the following nursing interventions are suitable as a
last resort treatment for gout?
Colchicine by mouth
The nurse sees an older adult diagnosed with osteoarthritis
(OA) who presents with a low-grade fever. The client tells the
nurse that the pain is changing; it is worse at night and in the
shoulder muscles. Which of the following does the nurse
perform to prevent complications of this client's condition?
Direct the client to report temporal or scalp pain.
The nurse prepares an older adult diagnosed with
osteoarthritis (OA) for discharge. Which instruction does the
nurse include in client teaching to maintain safety for this
client?
,Report joint instability to the health care provider.
A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an
acute attack of gout. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply.) A. Take ASA to relieve pain.
B. Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day.
C. Walk barefooted as much as possible.
D. Avoid foods high in purine.
E. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
BDE
Contact dermatitis is caused by
contact with skin allergens.
What is the deadliest form of skin cancer?
Melanoma
,Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis?
Whitish coating on the tongue
A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry,
scaly, itchy patches on the face, antecubital areas, and
behind the ears and knees. The skin is dry overall, and there
is evidence of scratching. This is likely a case of atopic
dermatitis.
Which of the following statements is true about rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)?
Can affect body systems other than the joints.
Which of the following is a true statement about joints in
older adults?
Surgical joint replacement can effectively manage OA pain.
A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an
acute attack of gout. Which of the following should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Avoid foods high in purine.
, Which assessment is typical for a client with osteoarthritis
(OA)?
Narrow joint spaces with crepitus
The nurse is educating an older adult on foods high in
calcium. Which foods should the nurse include? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Almonds
B. Cheese pizza
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Chinese cabbage
E. Soy milk
ABDE
It is true that vitiligo is a
depigmented patch of
skin Psoriasis is
characterized by silvery
scale on the skin.
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.
Which of the following is a true statement about
osteoporosis?
A high risk of death follows an osteoporosis-related fracture.
Which of the following nursing interventions are suitable as a
last resort treatment for gout?
Colchicine by mouth
The nurse sees an older adult diagnosed with osteoarthritis
(OA) who presents with a low-grade fever. The client tells the
nurse that the pain is changing; it is worse at night and in the
shoulder muscles. Which of the following does the nurse
perform to prevent complications of this client's condition?
Direct the client to report temporal or scalp pain.
The nurse prepares an older adult diagnosed with
osteoarthritis (OA) for discharge. Which instruction does the
nurse include in client teaching to maintain safety for this
client?
,Report joint instability to the health care provider.
A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an
acute attack of gout. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply.) A. Take ASA to relieve pain.
B. Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day.
C. Walk barefooted as much as possible.
D. Avoid foods high in purine.
E. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
BDE
Contact dermatitis is caused by
contact with skin allergens.
What is the deadliest form of skin cancer?
Melanoma
,Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis?
Whitish coating on the tongue
A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry,
scaly, itchy patches on the face, antecubital areas, and
behind the ears and knees. The skin is dry overall, and there
is evidence of scratching. This is likely a case of atopic
dermatitis.
Which of the following statements is true about rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)?
Can affect body systems other than the joints.
Which of the following is a true statement about joints in
older adults?
Surgical joint replacement can effectively manage OA pain.
A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an
acute attack of gout. Which of the following should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Avoid foods high in purine.
, Which assessment is typical for a client with osteoarthritis
(OA)?
Narrow joint spaces with crepitus
The nurse is educating an older adult on foods high in
calcium. Which foods should the nurse include? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Almonds
B. Cheese pizza
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Chinese cabbage
E. Soy milk
ABDE
It is true that vitiligo is a
depigmented patch of
skin Psoriasis is
characterized by silvery
scale on the skin.
