An 11-year-old boy with rheumatoid arthritis wants to participate ...

[nenivikky]

An 11-year-old boy with rheumatoid arthritis wants to participate in the school sports programs. The boy asks the nurse to recommend a sporting activity for him. Which activity would be the most appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
 
  1. Baseball
  2. Basketball
  3. Football
  4. Swimming

Question 2

The nurse is conducting an educational program for parents of children with chronic conditions. Which statement by a parent requires additional nursing interventions?
 
  1. I know my child will get better and not have to take any more medication.
  2. I know my child will need assistance with activities of daily living.
  3. I know my child may need specialized education.
  4. I know my child will have to stay on a special diet.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Baseball places stress on the knee joints.
Rationale 2: Basketball involves running, which will stress the joints.
Rationale 3: All positions in football will cause stress to the joints.
Rationale 4: Swimming helps to exercise all the extremities without putting undue stress on joints.
Global

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Chronic conditions might require lifetime dependence on medication.
Rationale 2: Children with chronic conditions typically need assistance with daily living activities.
Rationale 3: A child with a chronic condition may require specialized education.
Rationale 4: Depending on the diagnosis, children with chronic conditions might require a special diet.
Global Rationale:

[nenivikky]

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[bdobbins]

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