In a patient with a stable vertebral fracture, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?

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In a patient with a stable vertebral fracture, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?

A. Remain on bed rest until the pain is gone. B. Logroll to keep the spine straight when turning. C. How to use bone cement to correct the problem. D. Take as much analgesic as needed to relieve the pain.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

A 24-year-old patient with a 12-year history of Becker muscular dystrophy is hospitalized with heart failure. What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?

A. Feed and bathe the patient to avoid exhausting the muscle. B. Reposition frequently to avoid skin and respiratory complications. C. Provide hand weights for the patient to exercise the upper extremities. D. Use orthopedic braces to promote ambulation and prevent muscle wasting.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

Which description is most characteristic of osteoarthritis (OA) when compared to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

A. Not systemic or symmetric B. Rheumatoid factor (RF) positive C. Most commonly occurs in women D. Morning joint stiffness lasts one to several hours

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

A patient with gout is treated with drug therapy to prevent future attacks. The nurse teaches the patient that what is most important for the patient to do?

A. Avoid all foods high in purine, such as organ meats. B. Have periodic determination of serum uric acid levels. C. Increase the dosage of medication with the onset of an acute attack. D. Perform active range of motion (ROM) of all joints that have been affected by gout.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

When assessing the motor function of a patient, the nurse should:

A. Observe for muscle strength, coordination, and movement symmetry. B. Check the patient's heart rate. C. Inspect the patient's joint range of motion. D. Measure the patient's blood pressure.

Correct Answer: A

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

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