A client complains of anorexia, malaise, weight loss, joint pain, ...

[audie]

A client complains of anorexia, malaise, weight loss, joint pain, and stiffness. During assessment, the nurse expects to note:
 
  1. constipation.
  2. normal vision.
  3. polycythemia.
  4. butterfly rash over the nose.

Question 2

A client visits the clinic and complains of foot pain. The nurse examines the feet and finds that the second toe on each foot has flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joints. The nurse further assesses these areas for:
 
  1. OA.
  2. corns on the affected toes.
  3. capillary refill.
  4. pedal pulses.

[coreycathey]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) usually experiences diarrhea.
2. Vision is affected in SLE, and the nurse would see conjunctivitis and photophobia.
3. The client experiences anemia, not polycythemia.
4. The classic sign of SLE is the butterfly rash over the nose.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Hammertoe is not caused by osteoarthritis.
2. Corns tend to develop on the raised part of the toe that rubs against the shoe.
3. Capillary refill is not affected.
4. Pedal pulses are not affected by hammertoe.

[audie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ultraflyy23]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review