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a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is preparing an educational session for community members that focuses on the 2020 National Health Goals. Which information should the nurse include to ensure a healthy musculoskeletal system?

A) Importance of daily exercise
B) Early diagnosis of painful joints
C) Need for at least 8 hours of sleep
D) Ensure an adequate intake of calcium

Question 2

A school-age child with pauciarticular juvenile arthritis has extreme pain upon waking in the morning. Which intervention should the nurse suggest the parents try to help the child with the pain?

A) Encourage bed rest until the pain is gone.
B) Perform isotonic exercises until the pain is gone.
C) Provide 325 mg of aspirin immediately on arising.
D) Encourage a warm bath each morning before school.

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The 2020 National Health Goals focus on proper exercise to maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system. The nurse can help the nation achieve these goals by educating community members on the importance of physical activity. Diagnosis of painful joints, hours of sleep, and dietary intake are not identified as actions to ensure a healthy musculoskeletal system.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Heat reduces pain and inflammation in joints and increases comfort and motion. Heat can be applied by the use of a heating pad or warm water soaks for 20 to 30 minutes. Bed rest will not help reduce the pain. Isotonic exercises will not reduce the pain and could make the pain worse. Aspirin taken on an empty stomach could lead to gastric irritation. The dose of 325 mg may also be too high for the child.