An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis rates current pain as ...

[HudsonKB16]

An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis rates current pain as being a 3 on a scale from 1 to 10. Which nonpharmacological interventions can the nurse provide to help this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Massage
  2. Warm soaks
  3. Diversion activities
  4. Relaxation techniques
  5. Immobilization of painful areas

Question 2

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is based on
 
  A) abnormal CT scan findings of neuritic plaques and tangles in the brain.
  B) positive blood tests for beta-amyloid and tau proteins.
  C) client history, physical examination, and neuropsychological test results.
  D) biopsy of brain tissue.

[Animal_Goddess]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Nonpharmacological comfort measures include massage.

Answer to Question 2

C

[HudsonKB16]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[juliaf]

Great answer, keep it coming