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Which of these medications will be prescribed to relieve pain for the client who has osteoarthritis?
 
  a. aspirin or NSAIDs c. narcotics
  b. steroids d. muscle relaxants

Question 2

The nurse is aware that which of the following are reportable conditions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. client abandonment d. sexually transmitted disease
  b. drug abuse e. many contagious illnesses
  c. suspected abuse or neglect f. narcotic theft



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Answer to Question 1

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Treatment is symptomatic, particularly focused on pain relief with a variety of nonnarcotic medications; physical therapy can also be helpful. Total hip or knee replacement surgery (total joint arthroplasty) may be required. Nursing care focuses on helping clients achieve pain management and maintain physical mobility.

Answer to Question 2

C, D, E
The nurse notes reportable conditions, disease, or injuries that the government requires be reported to the appropriate authority or agency and the protocol to follow in reporting these conditions. Reportable conditions include suspected abuse or neglect, sexually transmitted disease, and many contagious illnesses.



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