Which menu choice by a patient with osteoporosis indicates that the nurse’s teaching about appropriate diet has been effective?

Which statement by a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) indicates that the patient has understood the nurse’s teaching about the condition?

The nurse is completing a health screening for a school-age child with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The parents ask the nurse to recommend activities that will promote exercise for their child. Which recommendation by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A patient recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) asks the nurse if RA always causes crippling deformities. Which teaching topics will the nurse include as ways to decrease the likelihood of crippling deformities? Select all that apply.

A patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis is prescribed methotrexate 7.5 mg subQ once weekly.  How many mL will the nurse administer?  Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

A patient has a new order for an MRI to evaluate for left femur osteomyelitis after a hip replacement surgery.  Which information indicates that the nurse should consult with the healthcare provider before scheduling the MRI?

The nurse requests an occupational therapy consultation for a patient with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. What is the reason for this consultation?

During treatment of the patient with an acute attack of gout, the nurse would expect to administer which drug first?

A patient is prescribed Fosamax (a bisphosphonate). What instruction should the nurse provide to the patient about this medication?

The nurse is explaining to a patient the procedure to alleviate pressure on a casted extremity.  How should the nurse explain the procedure?