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The nurse knows that the first-line treatment for localized inflammation (for example, on a patient’s ankle) is RICE.
This acronym means:

A.

Removal (of object), Integrity checks, Condition (treat underlying), Edema relief.

B.

Rest, Ibuprofen, Circulatory checks, Elevation.

C.

Redness, Immune response, Cellular regulation, Event.

D.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

This is a method of self-care to use right after you experience a minor injury  such as a sprain or strain, a minor bone injury, or a sports injury. It quickly treats  pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. 

Choice A is wrong because Removal (of object), Integrity checks, Condition  (treat underlying), Edema relief are not related to RICE and do not form a  coherent treatment regimen. 

Choice B is wrong because Ibuprofen is not part of RICE and may have side  effects such as stomach irritation or bleeding. 

Circulatory checks are not necessary unless the compression bandage is too  tight. 

Choice C is wrong because Redness, Immune response, Cellular regulation,  Event are not treatments but symptoms or processes of inflammation.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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Choice A is wrong because the left lower quadrant is where the sigmoid colon and part of the small intestine are located.

These organs are not related to appendicitis.

Choice B is wrong because the left upper quadrant is where the stomach, spleen, and part of the pancreas are located.

These organs are also not related to appendicitis.

Choice C is wrong because the right upper quadrant is where the liver, gallbladder, and part of the small intestine are located. These organs can cause pain in this area if they have problems, but not appendicitis

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The correct answer is choice A. Cataracts are a cloudy, opaque area over the lens of one eye that can impair vision

Choice B is wrong because diabetic retinopathy is a condition that affects the blood vessels of the retina, not the lens. It can cause blurred vision, floaters, or vision loss

Choice C is wrong because glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve due to high pressure in the eye. It can cause blind spots, halos around lights, or vision loss

Choice D is wrong because macular degeneration is a condition that damages the macula, the central part of the retina. It can cause blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field

: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cataracts/

: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma/symptoms causes/syc-20372839

: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macular_degeneration

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