An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis describes severe pain ...

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An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis describes severe pain during times of inflammation. What should the nurse teach the patient to do to help minimize episodes of inflammation? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Lose weight.
  2. Rest painful joints.
  3. Splint the specific joints.
  4. Use larger joints when possible.
  5. Perform full ROM exercises daily.

Question 2

When reviewing the hormone levels of a menopausal woman, which of the following findings are most likely to be noted?
 
  A) Elevated levels of testosterone and reduced levels of estrogen
  B) Absent levels of estrogen and low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone
  C) Elevated levels of lutenizing hormone and reduced levels of estrogen
  D) Absent levels of estrogen and reduced levels of follicle-stimulating hormone

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Steps to reduce joint stress during times of inflammation include losing weight.

Answer to Question 2

C

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TYSM

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