Author Question: Which care plan modification would be the most beneficial for a 62-year-old woman who is suffering ... (Read 100 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which care plan modification would be the most beneficial for a 62-year-old woman who is suffering from a flare in her rheumatoid arthritis?

a. Increase fluid intake
b. Schedule several rest periods to balance activity
c. Reduce salt in the diet
d. Assist with rigorous finger extension exercises

Question 2

What are Heberden nodes?

a. Yellow longitudinal lines in the nails
b. Thickened discolored fingernails
c. Darkened areas under the fingernail
d. Bony enlargements of distal joints of the fingers

tuwy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Balancing rest and activity allows the resident to remain relatively flexible. Joints may be splinted to reduce contracture.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Heberden nodes are bony enlargements of the distal joints of the fingers associated with osteoarthritis.