Exam 64: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases

Which laboratory result will the nurse monitor to determine if prednisone has been effective for a patient with an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis?

Which statement by a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)indicates the patient has understood the nurse's teaching about the condition?

A patient with dermatomyositis is receiving long-term prednisone therapy. Which assessment finding by the nurse is important to report to the health care provider?

Anakinra (Kineret)is prescribed for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When teaching the patient about this drug,the nurse will include information about

A new clinic patient with joint swelling and pain is being tested for systemic lupus erythematosus. Which test will provide the most specific findings for the nurse to review?

A patient with psoriatic arthritis and back pain is receiving etanercept (Enbrel). Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

Which information will the nurse include when preparing teaching materials for a patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis?

Which assessment information obtained by the nurse indicates a patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)is experiencing a side effect of prednisone?

Which result for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse assesses a 78-yr-old who uses naproxen (Aleve)daily for hand and knee osteoarthritis management. Which information requires a discussion with the health care provider about an urgent change in the treatment plan?

The nurse will anticipate the need to teach a patient who has osteoarthritis (OA)about which medication?

Which nursing action can the registered nurse (RN)delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)who are assisting with the care of a patient with scleroderma?

After the nurse has taught a 28-yr-old with fibromyalgia,which statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of effective self-management?

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with newly diagnosed ankylosing spondylitis?

Which finding will the nurse expect when assessing a patient who has osteoarthritis (OA)of the knee?

The nurse determines additional instruction is needed when a patient diagnosed with scleroderma makes which statement?

A patient who had arthroscopic surgery of the right knee 7 days ago is admitted with a red,swollen,hot knee. Which assessment finding by the nurse should be reported to the health care provider immediately?

Which finding for a patient who is taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)to treat rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be an adverse effect of the medication?

The nurse notices a circular lesion with a red border and clear center on the arm of a summer camp counselor who is in the clinic complaining of chills and muscle aches. Which action should the nurse take to follow up on that finding?

Which patient seen by the nurse in the outpatient clinic is most likely to require teaching about ways to reduce the risk for osteoarthritis (OA)?