Author Question: The nurse is providing care to a client who experiences chronic inflammation due to arthritis. Which ... (Read 51 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is providing care to a client who experiences chronic inflammation due to arthritis. Which collaborative intervention does the nurse plan for when providing care to this client?

A) Administering anti-inflammatory medications
B) Administering diuretics
C) Administering frequent doses of opioid medications
D) Administering antibiotics

Question 2

The nurse is determining ways to decrease environmental stimuli for a client with increased intracranial pressure. What actions should the nurse take to support this client's care need?

Select all that apply.
A) Limit the client's visitors.
B) Teach family to speak softly and minimize touching.
C) Elevate the head of the bed.
D) Provide all care quickly at one time to provide periods of rest.
E) Keep the room dark and quiet.

wuly · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Anti-inflammatory medication will reduce the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. Opioid medication is not usually indicated to treat a chronic inflammatory process. Antibiotics would be ordered for an infection, not chronic inflammation. Diuretics are not used to treat the inflammatory process.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, E

A dark, quiet room is important to reduce stimuli. Family members should be encouraged to talk to the client in a soft voice with minimal touching. Visitors should be limited. Care should be provided throughout the day for short periods of time to limit extended stress and stimulation. Elevating the head of the bed is important to reducing intracranial pressure but has no effect on stimulation.