A patient with chronic osteomyelitis has been hospitalized for a surgical debridement procedure. What does the nurse explain to the patient as the rationale for the surgical treatment?

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A patient with chronic osteomyelitis has been hospitalized for a surgical debridement procedure. What does the nurse explain to the patient as the rationale for the surgical treatment?

A. Removal of the infection prevents the need for bone and skin grafting. B. Formation of scar tissue has led to a protected area of bacterial growth. C. The process of depositing new bone blocks the vascular supply to the bone. D. Antibiotics are not effective against microorganisms that cause chronic osteomyelitis.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse recognizes what as the major problem in the management of RA in the older adult?

A. RA is usually more severe in older adults. B. Older patients are not as likely to comply with treatment regimens. C. Drug interactions and toxicity are more likely to occur with multidrug therapy. D. Laboratory and other diagnostic tests are not effective in identifying RA in older adults.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the patient with SLE?

A. Ways to avoid exposure to sunlight B. Increasing dietary protein and carbohydrate intake C. The necessity of genetic counseling before planning a family D. The use of nonpharmacologic pain interventions instead of analgesics

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

When assessing cranial nerve V (Trigeminal nerve), the nurse should:

A. Test the sensation of the face and palpate the masseter muscles. B. Check the patient's ability to hear. C. Examine the patient's sense of smell. D. Assess the patient's swallowing ability.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

When assessing a patient's orientation, the nurse should:

A. Ask the patient questions about their name, location, and the date. B. Measure the patient's temperature. C. Inspect the patient's skin color. D. Check the patient's pulse rate.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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