The occupational health nurse will teach the patient whose job ...

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The occupational health nurse will teach the patient whose job involves many hours of typing about the need to
 
  a. obtain a keyboard pad to support the wrist.
  b. do stretching exercises before starting work.
  c. wrap the wrists with compression bandages every morning.
  d. avoid using nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain.

Question 2

A factory line worker has repetitive strain syndrome in the left elbow. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about
 
  a. surgical options.
  b. elbow injections.
  c. wearing a left wrist splint.
  d. modifying arm movements.

[elizabethrperez]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Repetitive strain injuries caused by prolonged times working at a keyboard can be prevented by the use of a pad that will keep the wrists in a straight position. Stretching exercises during the day may be helpful, but these would not be needed before starting. Use of a compression bandage is not needed, although a splint may be used for carpal tunnel syndrome. NSAIDs are appropriate to use to decrease swelling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Treatment for repetitive strain syndrome includes changing the ergonomics of the activity. Elbow injections and surgery are not initial options for this type of injury. A wrist splint might be used for hand or wrist pain.

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[elizabethrperez]

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