the client asks the nurse what nonpharmacological intervention can be used to reduce pain and swelling in her joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The client asks the nurse what nonpharmacological intervention can be used to reduce pain and swelling in her joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A. "Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling but should be removed after 20 minutes."?
B. "Heat always makes the swelling go down. You do not need any other interventions."?
C. "Try high impact exercise exercise like running to loosen up your joints and reduce pain."?
D. "Apply ice packs. It is generally okay to keep them on for up to one hour at a time."?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?

A. Open reduction with external fixation
B. External reduction and internal fixation
C. External fixation with closed reduction
D. Open reduction with internal fixation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is the most common method for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

3. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
B. Medications
C. Presbycusis
D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

4. What health teaching would not help an older adult avoid a musculoskeletal injury?

A. Avoid home modification
B. Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
C. Osteoporosis screening
D. Fall prevention

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Avoiding home modifications can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older adults.

5. A client who had an elective below-the-knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. The pain will go away after the swelling decreases.
B. That is phantom limb pain.
C. Your foot has been amputated, so you are not having pain in that foot.
D. On a scale of 0-10, how would you rate your pain?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct response is to assess the pain intensity by asking the client to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10. This helps the nurse to effectively manage the client's pain. Choice A is incorrect as it dismisses the client's pain without proper assessment. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the pain is phantom limb pain without assessing the client's current condition. Choice C is incorrect as it invalidates the client's pain experience and does not address the issue at hand.