The nurse sees an older woman with OA and a low-grade fever. The patient tells the nurse that her pain is changing; it is worse at night and in her shoulder muscles.
Which of the following does the nurse perform to prevent complications of this patient's condition? a. Assess her joints for swelling and redness.
b. Obtain blood specimens for blood cul-tures.
c. Direct her to report temporal or scalp pain.
d. Tell her to apply moist heat for 20 mi-nutes.
Question 2Which is not a disease that can affect an older adult's eyesight?
a. Glaucoma
b. Presbyopia
c. Cataract
d. Macular degeneration
Question 3The nurse prepares an older man who has OA for discharge. Which instruction does the nurse include in patient teaching to maintain safety for this man?
a. Take ibuprofen (Motrin) rather than opioid analgesics.
b. Increase rest periods to slow disease pro-gression.
c. Report joint instability to the health care provider.
d. Avoid stretching the affected joint during exercise.
Question 4Each of the following is a primary reason that documentation is important except which one?
a. Documentation enables the team to provide care to meet the resident's individual needs.
b. Documentation helps defend the nurse in the event of a possible lawsuit.
c. Documentation enables the patient to receive consistent care from one shift to the next.
d. Documentation is the basis for reimbursement to the facility.
Question 5An older male adult who has chronic obstructive lung disease has muscle wasting and poor skin integrity due to a long-term therapeutic regimen. Which patient teaching should the nurse use to help reduce his risk of falls?
a. Take calcium carbonate (Caltrate 600) with meals.
b. Take omeprazole (Prilosec) before breakfast.
c. Participate in a progressive regular exercise program.
d. Avoid crowds and people with contagious illnesses.
e. Consume a well-balanced diet that is high in calories.
f. Perform gentle skin cleansing with an emollient lotion.
Question 6Which assessment is typical for a patient with OA?
a. Narrow joint spaces with crepitus
b. Effects in symmetrical joints
c. Morning stiffness for at least an hour
d. Swelling from excess synovial fluid
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