Author Question: The nurse teaches clients with rheumatoid arthritis about the side effects of nonsteroidal ... (Read 53 times)

drink · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse teaches clients with rheumatoid arthritis about the side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The nurse evaluates that education has been effective when the clients make which statement?

1. We must have our blood tests monitored with this medication.
2. We must be careful about falling with this medication.
3. We must take the medicine just as the doctor said to take it.
4. We must be sure and keep all scheduled doctors' appointments.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of inflammation?

1. Redness
2. Cyanosis
3. Dizziness
4. Cold skin

mammy1697 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause bleeding, so blood tests must be monitored.
Rationale 2: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) do not cause sedation, so falling is not a concern.
Rationale 3: Taking the medication as prescribed is important, but this does not address the side effects.
Rationale 4: Keeping scheduled doctors' appointments is important, but this does not address the side effects.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Redness occurs from antigen reaction.
Rationale 2: Cyanosis is not a sign of inflammation.
Rationale 3: Dizziness is not a symptom of inflammation.
Rationale 4: Warm skin, not cold skin, is a sign of inflammation.