Following a knee arthroplasty, a patient has a continuous passive motion machine for the affected joint. The nurse explains to the patient that this device is used for what purpose?

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Following a knee arthroplasty, a patient has a continuous passive motion machine for the affected joint. The nurse explains to the patient that this device is used for what purpose?

A. To relieve edema and pain at the incision site B. To promote early joint mobility and increase knee flexion C. To prevent venous stasis and the formation of a deep venous thrombosis D. To improve arterial circulation to the affected extremity to promote healing

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

Which other extraarticular manifestation of RA is most likely to be seen in the patient with rheumatoid nodules?

A. Lyme disease B. Felty syndrome C. Sjögren's D. Spondyloarthropathies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

What is an ominous sign of advanced SLE disease?

A. Proteinuria from early glomerulonephritis B. Anemia from antibodies against blood cells C. Dysrhythmias from fibrosis of the atrioventricular node D. Cognitive dysfunction from immune complex deposit in the brain

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

When testing the patient's cranial nerves, the nurse should:

A. Perform specific tests for each nerve, such as asking the patient to smile or follow an object with their eyes. B. Measure the patient's blood glucose levels. C. Inspect the patient's joints for swelling. D. Check the patient's peripheral pulses.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

What is a normal finding when assessing the sensory function of a patient?

A. The patient should be able to identify light touch, pain, and temperature accurately. B. The patient should have a decreased sense of touch. C. The patient should report numbness or tingling. D. The patient should have difficulty identifying sensations.

Correct Answer: A

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

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