A client with Sjgren's syndrome reports dry skin, eyes, mouth, ...

[arivle123]

A client with Sjgren's syndrome reports dry skin, eyes, mouth, and vagina. What nonpharmacologic comfort measure does the nurse suggest?
 
  a. Frequent eyedrops
  b. Home humidifier
  c. Strong moisturizer
  d. Tear duct plugs

Question 2

A client is receiving plasmapheresis as treatment for Goodpasture's syndrome. When planning care, the nurse places highest priority on interventions for which client problem?
 
  a. Reduced physical activity related to the disease's effects on the lungs
  b. Inadequate family coping related to the client's hospitalization
  c. Inadequate knowledge related to the plasmapheresis process
  d. Potential for infection related to the site for organism invasion

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A humidifier will help relieve many of the client's Sjgren's syndrome symptoms. Eyedrops and tear duct plugs only affect the eyes, and moisturizer will only help the skin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Physical diagnoses take priority over psychosocial diagnoses, so inadequate family coping and inadequate knowledge are not the priority. The client has a potential for infection because plasmapheresis is an invasive procedure. Reduced activity is manifested by changes in vital signs, oxygenation, or electrocardiogram, and/or reports of chest pain or shortness of breath. There is no information in the question to indicate that the client is experiencing reduced physical activity.