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A parturient who is 18 weeks’ gestation presents to the operating room for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which anesthetic considerations are important when administering general anesthesia to this patient? (Select 2)

The nurse cares for a patient newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The patient states “my friend has had osteoarthritis (OA) for years. Aren’t they pretty much the same thing since both are a type of arthritis?” Think about how the nurse should respond. Identify one important difference between OA and RA that the nurse should include in the response. You may address a key difference in the diagnosis, clinical manifestations, or disease management of OA and RA. (If you identify more than one topic, I will only grade the first one). 

Build a term that means a herniation of the brain; it is a congenital condition in which the brain herniates through a gap in the skull. 

Mixing NSAIDs with other medications:

The nurse cares for a patient diagnosed with a right hip fracture. When assisting the provider to place the patient in Buck’s traction, the patient asks the nurse, “Why do I need this traction applied?” How should the nurse best respond?

First-generation antipsychotics (FGAs) were initially developed for:

Preventative respiratory medications include those that are:

During a random test, glucose levels greater than 200mg/dL are considered diagnostic for diabetes.

The nurse teaches the patient about incorporating regular exercise into their daily routine. The patient asks the nurse, “Which type of exercise will best help the osteoarthritis in my knee joint?” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Use the image below to answer the question.  The nurse performs a physical assessment on a patient and notes [question1] deformity (identify deformity noted in picture). The nurse understands this is most indicative of a(n) [question2] stage of [question3]. The nurse understands the foundation of treatment for this patient to prevent disease progression is [question4].