What a pain!
Chronic pain may lead to depression in ________ clients.
What are elderly/older adults?
Typical signs/symptoms of rheumatoid arthitis.
What is stiffness that is worse in the morning but improves throughout the day; warmth/redness to elbows, painful ROM to elbow/knees; joint tenderness?
Tophi, redness/swelling, and intense pain to affected joint (especially at night) are clinical manifestations of _______.
What is gout?
Examples of standard precautions.
What is hand hygiene, PPE as needed (gloves for contact with body or bodily fluids), and coughing in elbow.
Physiological reactions to manage pain
Definition of PQRST.
What is :
Provocation: What makes the pain better or worse?
Quality: Describe the pain (e.g., sharp, dull, burning).
Region (or Radiation): Where is the pain located or does it radiate?
Severity (or Scale): Rate the pain on a scale (e.g., 0-10).
Timing: When did the pain start and how long does it last?
Warmth therapy, medications, physical therapy, joint protection techniques, and adaptive devices can all improve the quality of life for patients with _______.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Exposure to UV rays, poor medication management, and poor blood pressure management can exacerbate __________.
What is lupus (systemic lupus erythematous)?
What meds....?
MRSA requires __________ isolation
What is contact.
Immunity type that invloves immediate protection through the transfer of antibodies.
What is passive?
________ therapy is used for painful muscles but ________ therapy is used for inflammation.
What is HOT and COLD
What dietary considerations should a patient with gout take?
What are avoid alcohol (esp beer), increase water intake, limit foods high in purines (organ meat/shellfish)?
_____ ______ activity is encouraged for osteoarthritis patients.
What is low impact?
What is a surgical mask?
Proper use of an EpiPen.
What is keep it with the client, inject in the outer thigh at FIRST sign of allergic reaction (SOB, swelling, hives), call 911
mild pain to moderate _______
severe pain __________
ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, celecoxib, gabapentin, ketorolac;
Morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl?
Typical signs/symptoms of osteoarthritis.
What is joint stiffness?
A nurse is administering PRBC to a client. After 5 minutes the client develops a mild fever, rash to the chest, and stridor. What is the priority nursing action?
What is stop the transfusion, notify MD, monitor patient?
Type of pnuemonia commonly seen in immunocompromised clients.
What is pneumocystis jirovecii?
Signs of anaphylaxis.
What are difficulty breathing, urticaria, hypotension, swelling of lips/tongue, and tachycardia?
A nurse is caring for a client that presents with abdominal pain, distention, hypoactive bowel sounds, and yellowing of the sclera. Client history includes chronic back pain and obesity. The client reports taking oxycodone for pain management. These are clinical manifestations of which condition?
What is constipation due to opioid analgesic and mobility; hepatic toxicity due to use of acetaminophen; gastrointestinal obstruction?
Elevated creatinine, uric acid levels, and C-Reactive Protein are indicators of _________.
A nurse is caring for a client with fibromyalgia. What type of activity instructions should be included in discharge education?
What is pacing activities, avoid overexertion, and regular sleep schedule.
Living plants, reptiles, and consumption of raw vegetables are contraindicated with ________ clients
What is immunosuppressed?
Cell responsible for attacking and destroying infected or abnormal body cells.
What are Cytotoxic T Cells?
Most concerning neurological symptoms in a client with AIDS?
What are mental status changes, confusion, delirium/memory issues, severe headache and visual changes?
Immunity occurs when the body is exposed to a pathogen, such as virus, and produces antibodies.
What is natural active immunity?