Author Question: A client with hyperuricemia has a nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse evaluates the plan of ... (Read 59 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A client with hyperuricemia has a nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse evaluates the plan of care and determines a successful resolution of this nursing diagnosis has been achieved when:

a. the client states pain level of 0 on a 1-10 scale.
b. the client is taking probenecid as prescribed.
c. the client is following a low purine diet.
d. the client verbalizes My pain is better.

Question 2

The nurse understanding the pathophysiology of hyperuricemia monitors the client with gouty arthritis for:

a. deposits of tophi in subcutaneous tissues.
b. an elevation of blood glucose.
c. deposits of fat in tissues.
d. congestive heart failure.

nmyers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This states in measurable terms that the goal was met.
B Incorrect: This does not address the client's pain level.
C Incorrect: This does not address the client's pain level.
D Incorrect: Although this addresses the client's pain level, it is not in measurable terms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Hyperuricemia also may result in deposits of crystals (tophi) in subcutaneous tissues.
B Incorrect: Hyperuricemia does not elevate blood sugar levels.
C Incorrect: Hyperuricemia does not deposit fat in the tissues.
D Incorrect: Hyperuricemia does not result in heart failure.