a nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might help reduce her symptoms what should the nurse include in the client edu

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might help reduce her symptoms. What should the nurse include in the client education?

A. Avoid exercise during flare-ups
B. Do high impact exercises like running
C. Establish a regular sleep pattern
D. Increase calcium and caffeine intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. What is not an inappropriate nursing intervention for psoriasis?

A. Teach the client how to utilize UV radiation
B. Apply rubbing alcohol to plaques
C. Apply corticosteroids as ordered
D. Urge the client to consider participating in support groups

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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

A. Droplet
B. Contact
C. Airborne
D. Protective

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. The client moves both crutches forward, with weight on the unaffected leg, and then moves the unaffected leg forward, shifting weight onto it. Which of the following gaits is being utilized?

A. Two-point gait
B. Three-point gait
C. Four-point gait
D. Unaffected gait

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Three-point gait. In a three-point gait, one leg is non-weight bearing, as described in the scenario where the client shifts weight onto the unaffected leg. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A two-point gait involves partial weight-bearing on both legs, a four-point gait involves weight-bearing on both legs, and 'Unaffected gait' is not a recognized term in gait patterns.