What should the nurse include in discharge instructions for the patient following a hip prosthesis with a posterior approach?

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What should the nurse include in discharge instructions for the patient following a hip prosthesis with a posterior approach?

A. Restrict walking for 2 to 3 months. B. Take a bath rather than a shower to prevent falling. C. Keep the leg internally rotated while sitting and standing. D. Have a family member put on the patient's shoes and socks.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

In promoting healthy feet, what factor should the nurse recognize is associated with most foot problems?

A. Poor foot hygiene B. Congenital deformities C. Improperly fitting shoes D. Peripheral vascular disease

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.

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