what health teaching would not help an older adult avoid a musculoskeletal injury
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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

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

Correct answer: A

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

2. The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis one day after shoulder surgery. What would prompt the nurse to call the provider immediately?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In a client with rheumatoid arthritis one day after shoulder surgery, paresthesia in the fingers and intense increasing pain in the shoulder could indicate nerve compression or damage, which are serious post-operative complications. This situation requires immediate attention from the provider to prevent further complications and ensure appropriate management. The other options, such as refusing pain medication, reporting a minor headache, or experiencing minor abdominal discomfort, are important but not as urgent or indicative of potential serious complications as paresthesia in the fingers and intense increasing pain in the shoulder.

3. The client states, “the doctor says I am nearsighted. I do not get it.” What would be the best response by the nurse?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct response is to explain to the client what nearsightedness means, which is having difficulty seeing distant objects, as known as myopia. Choice A is not helpful as changing doctors is not necessary for this situation. Choice C is premature as wearing glasses is a possible solution but not the only one. Choice D is incorrect as nearsightedness (myopia) often requires glasses for correction.

4. 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?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. Which of the following clients should be placed in isolation for airborne precautions?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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