A nurse at a small, rural nursing station that lacks the services of a physical therapist is responsible for planning the care of a local resident who has rheumatoid arthritis.
When planning a regimen of physical activity for this patient, what principle should underlie the nurse's choice of interventions?
A) Limiting physical activity slows the progression of rheumatoid disorders.
B) Joints should be splinted whenever physical activity is performed.
C) Active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises can reduce joint stiffness.
D) ROM exercises should be passive (performed by the nurse) whenever possible.
Question 2
The nurse is doing triage at the emergency department when a middle-aged patient presents with abdominal pain and heartburn. The patient states the symptoms have persisted for several days following a particularly spicy meal.
When assessing the patient, the nurse notes the patient has a history of acute gastritis. What complication should the nurse assess for?
A) Esophageal or pyloric obstruction related to scarring
B) Acute systemic infection related to peritonitis
C) Gastric hyperacidity related to excessive gastrin secretion
D) Bruising on the patient's flanks
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