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kodithompson

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient has rheumatoid arthritis. The person has consented to joint replacement surgery. The affected joint will be replaced with a:
 
  a. Nail or pin
  b. Metal plate
  c. Screw
  d. Prosthesis

Question 2

A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is overweight. Why is weight loss important for the per-son?
 
  a. It will improve the person's mental well-being.
  b. The person is too old to be overweight.
  c. Weight loss reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
  d. It will be easier to lift and move the per-son.


carolinefletcherr

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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