These processes interact with the zyhapophysis to make the spine more stable.

a. joint sheen

b. labrum

c. articular processes

d. joint angles

Anurse is planning teaching for a client who has asthma about taking montelukast. which of the following should the nurse include about the purpose of this medication? a. relieves acute bronchospasm b. inhibits replication of neutrophils c. controls inflammation in the airways d. activates beta2-receptors in smooth muscle

Anurse on a medical unit is administering heparin by continuous iv infusion to a client who has a pulmonary embolism. the client’s most recent aptt is 70 seconds. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. increase the iv infusion rate. b. decrease the iv infusion rate. c. discontinue the iv infusion. d. continue the iv infusion.

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.