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In addition to medications, the practical nurse would suggest the following non-pharmacological interventions to the older adult with osteoarthritis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

The practical nurse assesses the pulse of an older adult. The rate is 58 beats per minute (bpm). The nurse documents this finding as a(n)

The practical nurse places a sign on a resident’s door that indicates “droplet precautions” are required. The resident most like is diagnosed with which of the following illnesses? Which of the following would require droplet precautions?

The practical nurse uses the following techniques while performing a focused assessment of the bowel in which of the following recommended sequences.

 Proton-pump inhibitors are drugs that block the secretions of gastric acids. Which cells are affected by these drugs?

What is the purpose of a thoroughfare channel?

Which of the following in the most appropriate initial step in Cognitive Functional Therapy when working with a patient experiencing chronic pain?

A physical therapist is examining a patient with a history of thyroid disease and observes abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs. Which medical term best describes this finding?

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient referred by a primary care physician with a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. During the interview, the patient reports left-sided upper extremity symptoms radiating into the left hand, including pain, numbness, tingling, and sensations of coldness and clamminess. Which of the following statements best describes the most accurate approach for assessing first rib mobility?

Case study patient Kim: Kim presents to the physical therapy clinic with chronic left-sided headaches and upper neck pain. She reports that her symptoms are worsened by sitting at her desk for extended periods. Which of the following interventions would be the best combined evidence-based approach for this condition?