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cartlidgeashley

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A client with hyperuricemia has a nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse evaluates the plan of care and determines a successful resolution of this nursing diagnosis has been achieved when:
 
  a. the client states pain level of 0 on a 1-10 scale.
  b. the client is taking probenecid as prescribed.
  c. the client is following a low purine diet.
  d. the client verbalizes My pain is better.

Question 2

The nurse understanding the pathophysiology of hyperuricemia monitors the client with gouty arthritis for:
 
  a. deposits of tophi in subcutaneous tissues.
  b. an elevation of blood glucose.
  c. deposits of fat in tissues.
  d. congestive heart failure.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This states in measurable terms that the goal was met.
B Incorrect: This does not address the client's pain level.
C Incorrect: This does not address the client's pain level.
D Incorrect: Although this addresses the client's pain level, it is not in measurable terms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Hyperuricemia also may result in deposits of crystals (tophi) in subcutaneous tissues.
B Incorrect: Hyperuricemia does not elevate blood sugar levels.
C Incorrect: Hyperuricemia does not deposit fat in the tissues.
D Incorrect: Hyperuricemia does not result in heart failure.


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Liamb2179

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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