This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with arthritis has difficulty participating is sex because of joint pain and stiffness. ... (Read 65 times)

cmoore54

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient with arthritis has difficulty participating is sex because of joint pain and stiffness. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Suggest a warm shower prior to sexual activity.
  b. Ask the patient if he or she needs more pain medication.
  c. Explore other ways of expressing sexual-ity.
  d. Refer the patient to a rheumatologist.

Question 2

The nurse caring for an older adult patient being treated for influenza is especially careful to monitor and document assessment data related to
 
  a. cognitive function.
  b. respiratory function.
  c. fluid intake.
  d. urinary output.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

momtoalll

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
A warm shower can reduce pain and stiffness, making sexual activity more enjoyable. The patient may need more pain medication, but the sedating effects may be counterproductive. The patient does not indicate he or she cannot or does not want to participate in sex, so suggesting other means of expression is not really addressing the core issue. Referral is possible, but the nurse needs to provide some intervention first.

Answer to Question 2

B
Pneumonia may follow influenza, so respiratory function must be assessed effectively.
The other assessments are not as high a priority.


cmoore54

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

samiel-sayed

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien
Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest. A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ... Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ...
Video: Virtual Enzyme Kinetics & Lineweaver Burk Plot

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library