Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
An arthritic client must be able to perform tasks to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital.The nurse knows that to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital, an arthritic client must be able to perform which of the following tasks?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Strategy: Think about the significance of each answer choice and how it relates to arthritis. (1) stairs can be eliminated in the client's environment (2) is a modifiable problem with the use of slip-on shoes (3) correct-is part of basic hygiene and grooming that must be done daily to maintain overall health (4) is not necessary for independence; walker or wheelchair may be used