a client is diagnosed with systemic sclerosis scleroderma what symptoms is the first to occur
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client is diagnosed with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). What symptoms is the first to occur?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis. What transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. What is a negative effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Venous stasis is a negative effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system. Immobility can lead to blood pooling in the veins due to lack of movement, increasing the risk of blood clots. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because immobility does not lead to an increase in high density lipoprotein, circulation, or the pumping action of the heart.

4. A client has suffered from a femur fracture. What is the nurse's priority assessment?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. What medication class can decrease tissue inflammation but delays bone healing?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are known to decrease tissue inflammation but may delay bone healing. Anticoagulants (Choice A) are used to prevent blood clotting, opioids (Choice C) are pain relievers, and narcotics (Choice D) are drugs that affect the central nervous system. While all the choices may have their own indications and uses in healthcare, NSAIDs are specifically associated with delaying bone healing despite their anti-inflammatory properties.

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