Nursing Elites

1. A client with lupus experience Raynaud's phenomenon. What should the nurse include when providing client education about this?

• A. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear gloves in winter.'
• B. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you brush your teeth for 2 minutes.'
• C. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure to keep cool.'
• D. In order to avoid flare-ups of Raynaud's, ensure you wear sunscreen.'

Correct answer: A

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2. The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse suspect?

• A. Systemic sclerosis
• B. Sjogren's syndrome
• C. Chron's disease
• D. Discoid lupus

Correct answer: B

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3. A post-operative client with a sutured abdominal incision felt a sharp abdominal pain after having a bowel movement. Upon inspection, the nurse notices bowel protruding from the incision site. What does the nurse tell the physician about the event?

• A. The client's incision site has eviscerated
• B. The client's incision site has lacerated
• C. The client's incisional site is approximated
• D. The client's incisional site has dehisced after.

Correct answer: A

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4. What is not a potential complication of RA?

• A. Paresthesia's
• B. Fibromyalgia
• C. Joint deformity
• D. Dry eyes

Correct answer: A

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5. What are some of the expected outcomes when medications are given for rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Increased quality of life
• B. Increased range of motion
• C. Decreased pain
• D. Cure the disease

Correct answer: C

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