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The nurse is caring for a 69-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis (OA) who has just been admitted to the medical unit. The patient asks the nurse what the difference is between OA and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
 
  What is the best response by the nurse?
  A) OA is considered a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints.
  B)  OA and RA are very similar. OA affects the smaller joints, and RA affects the larger, weight-bearing joints.
  C) OA affects joints on both sides of the body. RA is usually unilateral.
  D) OA is more common in women. RA is more common in men.

Question 2

A patient with a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer has undergone an esophagectomy and is currently receiving care in a step-down unit.
 
  The nurse in the step-down unit is aware of the specific complications associated with this surgical procedure and is consequently monitoring the patient closely for signs and symptoms of:
  A) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
  B) Aspiration pneumonia
  C) Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
  D) Dyspepsia



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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