Author Question: The client is receiving intra-articular injections of a corticosteroid. The client tells the nurse ... (Read 114 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The client is receiving intra-articular injections of a corticosteroid. The client tells the nurse she feels so much better that she is now able to resume usual gardening activities. The best response by the nurse is:

a. That's great, corticosteroid injections usually do not work that well.
b. Corticosteroid injections reduce inflammation but do not cure; therefore, you must be careful not to put too much stress on the joints and cause further damage.
c. Corticosteroid injections heal the affected joints; that's why you are pain-free.
d. Corticosteroid injections prevent further injury to the joints.

Question 2

A client is beginning therapy with auranofin (Ridaura), so the nurse realizes the client will need teaching about:

a. an injectable gold product. c. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent.
b. an oral gold product. d. a corticosteroid.

kswal303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The client should be cautioned not to overly stress the joint treated.
B Correct: This is an accurate and appropriate nursing response.
C Incorrect: These injections do not heal affected joints.
D Incorrect: These injections do not prevent further joint injury.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Auranofin is not an injectable gold product.
B Correct: Auranofin is an oral gold product.
C Incorrect: Auranofin is not an NSAID.
D Incorrect: Auranofin is not a corticosteroid.