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During an assessment the nurse notes that a client has contracture deformities of the hand and complains of severe pain. The clients chart documents an ulnar drift, swan neck and boutonniere deformities of the hands bilaterally. What condition does the nurse suspect the client will have been diagnosed with? 

The nurse instructs a client with Sjögren syndrome on self-care techniques. Which client statements indicate that more education is needed?

Alice is a 51 year old who presents with pain to the right shoulder area for the past three days and then a raised red rash appeared this morning. She has been diagnosed with shingles. Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to provide education on?

Josh is a 27 year old male who reports frequent allergy symptoms including severe nasal congestion in the left nare. Upon assessing the nose, the nurse notices a white mass in the left nare. Which of the following accurately describes the most likely etiology of the white mass?

Mr. Williams has been diagnosed with folliculitis of the face. Which of the following is the most appropriate for the nurse to instruct the client on regarding folliculitis?

The school nurse asks a child who has returned to school after an open reduction internal fixation of a fracture to describe what she has eaten in the past 24 hours in order to see if the family is following the instructions regarding foods that will assist in bone healing. Which of the following reports by the child would indicate that the child and her family are following discharge instructions?

The client is to receive Capoten 50 mg each dose. You have Capoten tablets that contain 12.5 mg/tablet. How many Capoten tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

A 12 year old child has intermittent, serous otitis media for the past 2 months. Which of the following statements by the parent reflects accurate understanding of the nonsurgical treatment of serous otitis media?

A business speech to shareholders of your company is considered a presentation to

A presentation that attempts to generate enthusiasm is a(n):