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A nurse is caring for a client with inflammatory bowel disease who is having an exacerbation of severe diarrhea. Iv hydration is in process what will the nurse immediately report to the health care provider?

A client in the orthopedic clinic has a self-reported history of osteoarthritis. The client reports a low-grade fever that started when the weather changed and several joints started "acting up," especially both hips and knees. What action by the nurse is best?
A.   Assess the client for the presence of subcutaneous nodules or Baker's cysts.
B.   Inspect the client's feet and hands for podagra and tophi on fingers and toes.
C.   Prepare to teach the client about an acetaminophen (Tylenol) regimen.
D.    Reassure the client that the problems will fade as the weather changes again.
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6 years ago
A. Assess the client for the presence of subcutaneous nodules or Baker's cysts.

Explanation:

Osteoarthritis is not a systemic disease, nor does it present bilaterally. These are manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should assess for other manifestations of this disorder, including subcutaneous nodules and Baker's cysts. Podagra and tophi are seen in gout. Acetaminophen is not used for rheumatoid arthritis. Telling the client that the symptoms will fade with weather changes is not accurate
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