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Which of the following symptoms is unique to rheumatoid arthritis? |
A. Joint pain B. Joint stiffness C. Joint swelling D. Limited joint movement |
C. Joint swelling |
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During the acute phase of rheumatoid arthritis which nursing measure would be most appropriate? |
A. Frequent periods of bed rest B. Rest for affective joint only C. Frequent period of active exercises D. Performing activities of daily living independently |
A. Frequent periods of bed rest |
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Which of the following nursing measures would contribute most in protecting a patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis against development of deformities? |
A. Frequent massage of inflamed joints B. Application of warm packs to inflamed joints C. Maintenance of optimum body alignment D. Provision of active and passive exercise |
C. Maintenance of optimum body alignment |
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Rheumatic fever is defined as: |
An autoimmune disease resulting from a streptococcal infection |
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Diagnostic tests to confirm Rheumatic Fever: |
Presence of organisms in charcoal medium, presence of antiglobulin antibodies in the serum |
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What is the common intervention in management of breast cancer? |
Radical mastectomy followed by radiotherapy |
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