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savannahhooper

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The nurse instructs an older patient on ways to manage acute episodes of gout at home. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  1. Ice packs to the painful areas will be helpful.
  2. I will need to reduce my fluid intake to 2 L/day.
  3. I should eat liver at least one or two times per week to promote healing.
  4. Application of heat to my joints is recommended to manage the discomfort.

Question 2

When caring for a woman who is entering menopause, the client reports she is faced with increasing vaginal dryness. She asks what can be done to manage the condition. Based upon your knowledge, what is the most
 
  likely treatment to be employed?
 
  A) The client will benefit by using medicated douches daily.
  B) The client will likely be prescribed oral hormone replacement therapy.
  C) The client should apply petroleum jelly vaginally to restore moisture.
  D) The client may be prescribed a hormone-containing vaginal cream.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The use of ice packs to manage gout-related pain is recommended.

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savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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