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Teaching for a client who has osteoporosis should emphasize which of these?

A client diagnosed with degenerative joint disease of the fingers reports now having bumps on the fingers that do not hurt. The nurse observes bony nodules on the distal interphalangeal joints. What type of “bumps” does the nurse understand these are?

A 40-yr-old patient is diagnosed with early Huntington’s disease (HD). When teaching the patient, spouse, and adult children about this disorder, the nurse will provide information about:

A client is admitted to the emergency department after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle. The client sustained a fracture of the left femur, and the bone is protruding through the skin. What type of fracture does the nurse recognize requires emergency intervention?

Which orthopedic disease is described as a chronic progressive inflammatory disease that involves the synovium of the joints?

A patient is scheduled to undergo a cystogram. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse’s teaching about prevention of potential complications of the test?

A client was playing softball and was hit in the right ankle by the ball, sustaining a contusion. What is the first action the nurse takes to help alleviate pain and swelling?

Teaching for the client with gout would include avoiding foods high in purine, such as:

The LPN has been asked to help a patient eat who has impaired swallowing due to a stroke. What should be included in the plan of care?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?