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HudsonKB16

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An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis rates current pain as being a 3 on a scale from 1 to 10. Which nonpharmacological interventions can the nurse provide to help this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Massage
  2. Warm soaks
  3. Diversion activities
  4. Relaxation techniques
  5. Immobilization of painful areas

Question 2

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is based on
 
  A) abnormal CT scan findings of neuritic plaques and tangles in the brain.
  B) positive blood tests for beta-amyloid and tau proteins.
  C) client history, physical examination, and neuropsychological test results.
  D) biopsy of brain tissue.


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Animal_Goddess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Nonpharmacological comfort measures include massage.

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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