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11. A client who complains of moderate to severe joint pain and stiffness is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse caring for the client reviews the client’s record and notes which of the following as the most consistent diagnostic finding of rheumatoid arthritis?
12. A client is rushed to the emergency department after demonstrating signs of acute myocardial infarction. History reveals that the chest pain has not been resolved by sublingual nitroglycerin. The client is started on tissue plasminogen activator by infusion. The nurse caring for the client frequently assesses which of the following parameters?
13. A client complaining of joint pain is diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a progressive degeneration of a joint as a result of wear-and-tear. The nurse expects to note which of the following findings in the client’s record?
14. Wanda comes to the emergency department complaining of substernal chest pain that radiates to the neck and left arm. A 12-lead electrocardiogram is attached to Wanda to evaluate the function of the heart. A nurse examines the tracing, which suggests myocardial ischemia. Which of the following electrocardiogram changes is most likely noted by the nurse?
15. Evelyn, a 72-year-old female, was admitted to the facility due to myocardial infarction. On routine assessment, the nurse caring for Evelyn notes bilateral pitting edema in the lower extremities. Indention is 4 millimeters. Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nurse?
