The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with gout. Which ...

[rlane42]

The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with gout. Which of the following findings will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Decreased range of motion
  2. Edema in a joint
  3. Elevated uric acid levels
  4. Pain that develops over many weeks
  5. Fever
  6. Headache

Question 2

Victims of a chemical spill are brought to the hospital for treatment. The nurse learns that 50 victims will be arriving within the hour. When preparing for these victims, the nurse should ensure that which of the following is available?
 
  1. A small designated area to decontaminate the victims
  2. A medium-sized area to decontaminate the victims
  3. A large area to decontaminate the victims
  4. The entire emergency department is available to decontaminate the victims

[jaygar71]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Assessment findings consistent with a client diagnosed with gout include a rapid development of pain and edema of one joint caused by increased uric acid levels. Swelling, pain, decreased range of motion in the affected joint, fever, and headache can also be present. Pain that develops over many weeks is likely to be caused by another condition.

Answer to Question 2

3
The nurse is preparing to provide care to 50 victims. This is a large number to decontaminate, so the nurse should ensure that a large area is available to decontaminate the victims. A small area would be sufficient for a few victims. A medium-sized area would be sufficient for a slightly larger number of victims. It would not be reasonable to expect that the entire emergency department would be available to decontaminate the victims.