Author Question: A fever that rises and falls but does not return to normal until the patient is well is classified ... (Read 23 times)

drink · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A fever that rises and falls but does not return to normal until the patient is well is classified as:

a. constant.
b. intermittent.
c. remittent.
d. elevated.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that arthritis affects an individual's functional ability. Interventions are aimed at relieving:

a. pain and discomfort.
b. formation of contractures.
c. stress on affected joints.
d. inflammation and scarring.

mistyjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A remittent fever does not return to normal until the patient becomes well.

Answer to Question 2

C
Interventions for older individuals with arthritis are aimed at relieving stress on affected joints.