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Starlight

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Rheumatoid arthritis (R
 
  A) is thought to be the result of an autoimmune reaction. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is this?
  A) hypersensitivity type I
  B) hypersensitivity type II
  C) hypersensitivity type III
  D) hypersensitivity type IV

Question 2

An older patient admitted for treatment of pneumonia has severe osteoarthritis. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient may be on a trajectory towards frailty?
 
  1. Poor appetite
  2. Frequent requests for pain medication
  3. Decreased stamina and deconditioning
  4. Compliance with prescribed breathing treatments


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Signs of frailty in an older person with musculoskeletal problems do not include a poor appetite.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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