A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Reports, "For the Past Month

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis reports, "For the past month I've had trouble falling asleep. When I finally get to sleep, I wake up several times during the night." Which information should the nurse seek initially?

• A) "What have you done to try to improve your sleep?"
• B) "What would be a good sleep pattern for you?"
• C) "How much exercise are you getting?"
• D) "Do you have pain at night?"

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Definitions:

Normal Model

A statistical model that assumes the dataset follows a normal distribution, often used in various statistical analyses.

Probability

Probability is a measure of the likelihood that a particular event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

Poisson Approximation

A mathematical method for estimating the likelihood of a certain number of occurrences taking place within a set time period.

Uniform Density

A type of distribution in which all outcomes are equally likely within a specified range, characterized by a constant probability density function.