Priority Decision: A patient with severe ulnar deviation of the hands undergoes an arthroplasty with reconstruction and replacement of finger joints. Postoperatively, what is it most important for the nurse to do?

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Priority Decision: A patient with severe ulnar deviation of the hands undergoes an arthroplasty with reconstruction and replacement of finger joints. Postoperatively, what is it most important for the nurse to do?

A. Position the fingers lower than the elbow. B. Perform neurovascular assessments of the fingers q2-4hr. C. Encourage the patient to gently flex, extend, abduct, and adduct the fingers q4hr. D. Remind the patient that function of the hands is more important than their cosmetic appearance.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

Which drug that prevents binding of the tumor necrosis factor and inhibits the inflammatory response is used in the management of RA?

A. Anakinra (Kineret) B. Entanercept (Enbrel) C. Leflunomide (Arava) D. Azathioprine (Imuran)

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

A patient with newly diagnosed SLE asks the nurse how the disease will affect her life. What is the best response the nurse can give the patient?

A. You can plan to have a near-normal life since SLE rarely causes death. B. It is difficult to tell because the disease is so variable in its severity and progression. C. Life span is shortened somewhat in people with SLE but the disease can be controlled with long-term use of corticosteroids. D. Most people with SLE have alternating periods of remissions and exacerbations with rapid progression to permanent organ damage.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

To assess cranial nerve II (Optic nerve), the nurse should:

A. Test visual acuity and visual fields. B. Assess the patient's ability to taste. C. Examine the patient's sense of touch. D. Check for facial muscle strength.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

When evaluating a patient's gait, the nurse should:

A. Observe the patient's walking pattern for balance, coordination, and symmetry. B. Measure the patient's blood pressure. C. Check the patient's respiratory rate. D. Inspect the patient's skin for lesions.

Correct Answer: A

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

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