PHYSIOLOGY
PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Susan visits her HCP. The nurse reviews Susan’s electronic health record and notes history of hypertension, osteoporosis, and osteoarthiritis and her current regimen.The nurse understands that which information is correct about osteoarthiritis?
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An autoimmune disorder that typically affects the small joints in the hands and feet.
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Involves reduced bone mineral density that weakens the bone and increases the risk for fractures.
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A primary benign bone tumour characterized by overgrowth of both cartilage and bone near the end of the bone plate.
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A noninflammatory condition involving formation of new joint tissue in response to cartilage destruction.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Which action should the nurse take before leaving the client’s room to call the surgeon? Place the client on strict bedrest and elevate the left leg on a pillow. The client’s symptoms are consistent with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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