A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the information?

I will schedule important tasks in the afternoon.

I need to perform range-of-motion of my joints if I notice they are red.

I should stop exercising if 1 experience any discomfort.

I can use heat or cold to help relieve my pain

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Scheduling important tasks in the afternoon is a good strategy for managing fatigue, it does not directly address pain relief.
B.   Performing range-of-motion if joints are red may exacerbate inflammation and is not a recommended practice.
C.   Stopping exercising if experiencing discomfort is essential to differentiate between normal discomfort and pain that may indicate potential harm. Continuing with mild discomfort may be appropriate.
D.   Both heat and cold applications can provide relief from rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Acute pain is more likely to increase respiratory rate, not decrease it.
B. Acute pain does not typically cause hypoglycemia.
C. Acute pain is often associated with an increase in blood pressure (hypertension).
D. Acute pain tends to increase heart rate (tachycardia), not decrease it.

A. Vomiting Hypoglycemia B. Hypertension C. Altered mental status D. Elevated WBC’s count

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Vomiting is not a specific manifestation of sepsis.
B. Hypertension is not a typical finding in sepsis; hypotension is more common.
C. Altered mental status, such as confusion or lethargy, can be a sign of sepsis- induced organ dysfunction.
D. While an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count is often seen in infection, it alone does not indicate sepsis. The key in sepsis is the body's dysregulated response to infection leading to organ dysfunction.

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