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Chelseaamend

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A 19-year-old patient hospitalized with a fever and red, hot, and painful knees is suspected of having septic arthritis. Information obtained during the nursing history that indicates a risk factor for septic arthritis is that the patient
 
  a. had several knee injuries as a teenager.
  b. recently returned from South America.
  c. is sexually active with multiple partners.
  d. has a parent who has rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 2

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a 38-year-old male patient with newly diagnosed ankylosing spondylitis (AS) about the management of the condition?
 
  a. Exercise by taking long walks.
  b. Do daily deep-breathing exercises.
  c. Sleep on the side with hips flexed.
  d. Take frequent naps during the day.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the most common cause for septic arthritis in sexually active young adults. The other information does not point to any risk for septic arthritis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Deep-breathing exercises are used to decrease the risk for pulmonary complications that may occur with the reduced chest expansion that can occur with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Patients should sleep on the back and avoid flexed positions. Prolonged standing and walking should be avoided. There is no need for frequent naps.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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