The student nurse is preparing a presentation on parasitic skin infestations. What should the student include in the presentation?

Choice A reason: Client who is ambulatory demonstrating a steady gait is not a priority for the nurse. This client is stable and does not require immediate intervention.

Choice B reason: Client scheduled for physical therapy for the first crutch-walking session is not a priority for the nurse. This client is not in acute distress and can wait for the physical therapist to assist them.

Choice C reason: Postoperative client who has just received an opioid pain medication is not a priority for the nurse. This client is expected to have pain relief from the medication and can be monitored for adverse effects later.

Choice D reason: Client with onset of new chest pain is the priority for the nurse. This client is potentially experiencing a life-threatening condition such as a myocardial infarction or a pulmonary embolism. The nurse should assess the client's vital signs, oxygen saturation, and electrocardiogram, and administer oxygen, nitroglycerin, and aspirin as ordered.

Choice A reason: Pain management is an important goal for a client with osteoarthritis, but it is not the only one. The question asks for what goals the nurse should include, not what is the most essential or urgent goal.

Choice B reason: Improvement of joint mobility is a correct goal for a client with osteoarthritis, as it helps to prevent stiffness, contractures, and deformities of the affected joints. It also improves the client's function, quality of life, and independence.

Choice C reason: Client will recover from osteoarthritis within 6 months is not a realistic or attainable goal, as osteoarthritis is a chronic and progressive condition that has no cure. The nurse should focus on managing the symptoms and preventing complications, not on curing the disease.

Choice D reason: Weight loss promotion is a relevant goal for a client with osteoarthritis, especially if the client is obese, as it helps to reduce the stress and pressure on the weight-bearing joints. However, it is not a specific or measurable goal, as it does not indicate how much weight the client should lose or how the nurse will monitor the progress.

Choice E reason: The client will deny symptoms of osteoarthritis is not a desirable or appropriate goal, as it implies that the client is not honest or aware of their condition. The nurse should encourage the client to report any symptoms or changes in their joints, as it helps to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and to adjust the plan of care accordingly.