Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing Chap 69: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorders Exam Questions and Answers
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Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing
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Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing
Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing Chap 69: Arthritis
and Connective Tissue Disorders Exam Questions and
Answers
Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing a patient who has osteoarthritis (OA) of the
knee?
a. Presence of Heberden's nodules
b. Discomfort with joint movement
c. Redness a...
d. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) - Ans:✔✔-ANS: C Capsaicin cream blocks the transmission of pain impulses
and is helpful for some patients in treating OA. The other medications would be used for patients with
rheumatoid arthritis.
A patient being seen in the clinic has rheumatoid nodules on the elbows. Which action would the nurse
take?
a. Draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis.
b. Teach the patient about injections for the nodules.
c. Assess the nodules for skin breakdown or infection.
d. Discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodules. - Ans:✔✔-ANS: C Rheumatoid nodules can break
down or become infected. They are not associated with changes in rheumatoid factor, and injection is
not needed. Rheumatoid nodules are usually not removed surgically because of a high probability of
recurrence.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with a new diagnosis of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
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