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When emphysema occurs in young patients, especially without a smoking history, a congenital deficiency in _______ should be suspected.
α1-antitrypsin
Patients with ______ have a forward bending of thoracic spine, an exaggerated thoracic curvature.
kyphosis
A decrease in ____ in the cartilage is an age-related change in the musculoskeletal system.
elasticity
_____ indicates that the patient may have developed pyelonephritis as a complication of the bladder infection.
flank pain
A low hemoglobin level would most likely indicate which condition?
anemia
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic bronchitis who has a nursing diagnosis of impaired breathing pattern related to anxiety. Which of the following nursing actions is best to include in the plan of care?
pursed lip breathing
Adequate rest helps decrease the fatigue and pain that are associated with ...
rheumatoid arthritis.
Initial symptoms of OA include ..
Pain upon joint movement
The nurse is caring for an adult patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound and has a temperature of 39.0°C. What would we do ..
give prn acetaminophen as ordered
Acute urinary retention is considered
a medical emergency
What should the nurse teach a patient with COPD?
eat 5-6 small meals per day
The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis and is prescribed prednisone. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine whether the medication has been effective?
C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation, and a decrease would indicate that the corticosteroid therapy was effective.
____ is more likely to occur in women as a result of estrogen reduction at menopause and in individuals whose work involves repetitive movements and lifting.
OA
_______ invade adjacent tissues and spread to distant tissues
malignant tumours
A priority complication of long‑term uncontrolled hypertension is
heart failure
What information would the nurse include when teaching an older-adult patient about skin care?
Use warm water and a moisturizing soap when bathing.
The goal for treatment of an asthma attack is to keep the oxygen saturation
>95%.
The patient should be in what position to assess the initial BP and Pulse
pt should be seated
Which of the following types of cancers has a genetic predisposition to its occurrence?
breast and ovarian cancer, melanoma, and colon cancer.
A urinalysis that shows protein and blood may indicate
kidney disease
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient’s musculoskeletal system. Which of the following actions should the nurse do first?
Observe the patient’s body build and muscle configuration.
bursitis is an inflammation of which of the following structures?
A small, fluid-filled sac found at many joints
what is most helpful in decreasing the risk for hospital-acquired infection (HAI) of the urinary tract in patients admitted to the hospital?
Avoid unnecessary catheterizations.
Because hypertension is expected when a patient has experienced an acute stressor, the nurse should...
recheck bp in a timely manner approx 15 min
Cardiac output is determined by
Stroke volume × heart rate