a nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis which of the following interventions is the nurses priority

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

A. Administer antibiotics to the client
B. Increase the client's protein intake
C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain
D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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

A. Opioids
B. Anticoagulants
C. Narcotics
D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a client with a severe rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

A. "Tell me about what medication you are taking"?
B. "What physical limitations are you experiencing?"?
C. "How does this impact your role in your family?"?
D. "What therapies are you using to reduce swelling?"?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. What is the best goal for pain control in a client with RA?

A. The client will eat healthy meals today and stay hydrated
B. The client will have throughout the entire day
C. The client will have pain less than 3/10 for most of the day
D. The client will have pain less than 8/10 throughout the day

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. What is the intended outcome for the treatment of glaucoma?

A. Improve the vision of the eye
B. Strengthen the muscles of the eye
C. Lower the intraocular pressure
D. Dry up excess secretions

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lower the intraocular pressure. The primary objective of treating glaucoma is to reduce intraocular pressure to prevent further vision loss. Choice A, 'Improve the vision of the eye,' is incorrect because while treatment may prevent vision loss, it does not necessarily improve vision. Choice B, 'Strengthen the muscles of the eye,' is incorrect as glaucoma primarily involves the optic nerve and not muscle weakness. Choice D, 'Dry up excess secretions,' is not related to the treatment goal of glaucoma which is focused on managing intraocular pressure.