Which Information Obtained by the Nurse When Admitting a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained by the nurse when admitting a patient with osteoarthritis may indicate a need for patient teaching?

• A) The patient obtains information about herbal therapies online.
• B) The patient takes glucosamine daily to prevent knee and hip pain.
• C) The patient attends a weekly yoga class to improve flexibility and balance.
• D) The patient states that prayer helps to improve the knee pain and function.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

A rephrased definition might be: A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, potentially causing significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed through clinical assessment.

Insurance Companies

Organizations that provide risk management for clients through the mechanism of compensation in the event of specific losses, damage, illness, or death in exchange for premium payments.

Demon Possession

A belief in certain cultures and religions that a person's body can be taken control of by an evil supernatural being.