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urbanoutfitters

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A patient reports having arthritis. The nurse would determine that the patient's arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis if which findings are reported by history?
 
  1. Joint pain
  2. Frequent fever
  3. Pulmonary disease
  4. Pericarditis
  5. Inflammation in joints

Question 2

The client asks which type of medications will be given for severe pain. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  2. Opioids
  3. NSAIDs
  4. Beta blockers



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Answer to Question 1

2,3,4
Rationale 1: Joint pain is common to both diseases.
Rationale 2: Frequent fever is associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 3: Pulmonary disease is associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 4: Pericarditis is associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 5: Inflammation in the joints can occur in both diseases.

Global Rationale: Frequent fever, pulmonary disease, and pericarditis are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Joint pain and inflammation are common to both diseases.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the drug of choice for mildtomoderate pain.
Rationale 2: Opioids are the drug of choice for moderatetosevere pain.
Rationale 3: NSAIDs are the drug of choice for mildtomoderate pain.
Rationale 4: Beta blockers prevent migraine headaches.

Global Rationale: Opioids are the drug of choice for moderatetosevere pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)and NSAIDs are used for mild to moderate pain. Beta blockers are used to prevent migraine headaches.



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