A Client with Arthritis Asks the Nurse the Reason for Delayed

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client with arthritis asks the nurse the reason for delayed healing of the ulcers the client has developed on the knees. Which is the best answer?

• A) "Prednisone, a corticosteroid, delays the healing process."
• B) "Amitriptyline, an antidepressant, delays the healing process."
• C) "Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, delays the healing process."
• D) "Celebrex, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, delays the healing process."

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