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A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage Alzheimer's disease. The adult child of the client says to the nurse, "I don't know why I bother to visit my mother anymore". Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A.) "Your mother might still know who you are" B.) "Why do you feel that way"? C.) "It seems like you feel your visits are a waste of time" D.) "Are you sure you would not want to see your mother again"

C.) "It seems like you feel your visits are a waste of time"

A nurse is teaching a client who has opioid use disorder about methadone. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.) "If you suspect you are pregnant, stop taking this medication" B.) "You cannot become physically dependent on this medication" C.) "Sedation is a common adverse effect of this medication" D.) "If you forgot a dose, you can double your next dose"

C.) "Sedation is a common adverse effect of this medication"

A nurse is caring for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a physiological change associated with aging? A.) Decreased BP B.) increased CO C.) increased oral temperature D.) decreased lung expansion

D.) decreased lung expansion

A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 0.3mg/kg IV bolus to a toddler who weighs 22lb and is experiencing a grand mal seizure. Available is diazepamn solution for injection 5mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to nearest tenth)

0.6mL

A nurse manager is reviewing unit records and discovers that client falls occur most frequently during the hours of 0530 and 0730. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when conducting a root cause analysis? A.) Investigate environmental factors that might be contributing to client injury during these hours B.) Review the performance evaluations of nurses who work during these hours. C.) Implement a plan to transition from team nursing to primary care nursing during these hours D

A.) Investigate environmental factors that might be contributing to client injury during these hours

A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following a total vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.) Measure the client's vital signs B.) reposition the client C.) encourage the client to use the incentive spirometer D.) Administer pain medications

A.) Measure the client's vital signs

A m nurse is providing Teaching to a parent of a child who has a permanent tracheostomy tube. Identify the sequence of steps the parent should follow to perform tracheostomy care. Steps: 1.) clean the stoma with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation 2.) remove the inner cannula 3.)change the tracheostomy collar 4.) remove soiled dressing

2.) Remove the Inner Cannula 4.) Remove soiled dressing 1.) Clean the stoma with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation 3.) Change the tracheostomy collar

A nurse is caring for a Client Nurses' Notes 1100: Client arrives at the clinic with palpitations, difficulty breathing, and reports feeling faint. Client also reports constipation and joint pain for the past 2 days. After asking about the client's history, the client states they experienced physical abuse as a child. Client had a disturbing childhood, as parents were not emotionally attached to the client. Client reports nervousness and that they only leave home when necessary. Their medical r

1.) Action 1- b.) monitor the client's physical manifestations 2.) Action 2- C.) assess the client for a secondary gain from illness 3.)conditions most likely- c.)somatic symptom disorder 4.) Parameter 1 to monitor- b.) pain 5.) parameter 2 to monitor- e.) vital signs

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child. Nurses' Notes 1500: Child accompanied to emergency department by caregiver. Caregiver states child has a sore throat and reports the child has "pain on swallowing" and denies cough. Child is agitated and leaning forward with drooling noted. Physical Examination 1510: Upon visual inspection, throat is inflamed, tonsils appear pink, reddened and epiglottis is edematous and cherry red in appearance. Skin appears pale. Stridor noted upon inspiration with

1.) Action to take 1- d.) request a rx for IV abx 2.) Action to take 2- e.) initiate droplet precautions 3.) Condition most likely experiencing- a.) epiglottitis 4.) parameter to monitor 1-b.) breath sounds 5.) parameter to monitor 2- c.)temp

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is taking captopril. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? A.) Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication B.) Initiate a referral with a dietician for the client C.) Inform the client about adverse effects of the medication D.) Recommend a salt substitute to the client

A.) Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication

A nurse is caring for a client who vomits on a reusable BP cuff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.) Place the BP cuff in a labeled bag and send it for decontamination B.) Immediately rinse the BP cuff in hot running water. C.) Dispose of the contaminated BP cuff in the bag lining of a trash can. D.) Clean the BP cuff with chlorine bleach solution

A.) Place the BP cuff in a labeled bag and send it for decontamination

A nurse is providing teaching about improving nutrition for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) A.) "A speech pathologist will performing a swallowing study for you" B.) "You should rest before eating a meal" C.) "You should restrict foods that are high in Vitamin D" D.) "reduce your intake of dietary fiber" E.) "Thicken your beverages before drinking"

A.) "A speech pathologist will performing a swallowing study for you" B.) "You should rest before eating a meal" E.) "Thicken your beverages before drinking"

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about newborn safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A.) "Set your hot water heater temperature at or below 120 degrees F B.) "Cover your baby with a light blanket while sleeping" C.) "Make sure your slats on the baby's crib are no more than 3 inches apart" D.) "Place your baby's car seat rear-facing until the age of 1 year old"

A.) "Set your hot water heater temperature at or below 120 degrees F"

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following events should the nurse complete an incident report? A) A client's IV pump delivers an inadequate dose of medication B.) A nurse follows a client's advance directives and discontinues enteral feedings C.) A nurse discards unused, expired bags of IV fluids D.) A client refuses an IV bolus of pain medication

A.) A client's IV pump delivers an inadequate dose of medication

A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call requesting the status of a client from an individual who identifies themself as the client's parent. Which of the following actins should the nurse take? A.)Ask the caller for verification of their identity B.) Give the caller limited information about the client C.) transfer the phone call to the client's room D.) Inform the caller that they should obtain permission from the client's provider

A.) Ask the Caller for verification of their identity According to HIPPA, if someone requests info about a client it is the nurse's duty to protect that information. The nurse should inform that caller that nurses cannot release client info over the phone without the permission of the client. The nurse should ask for verification of the caller's identity to determine if they have been authorized by the client to receive info

A client who is 24 hours postoperative abdominal surgery refuses to ambulate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.) Ask the client to rate their pain level B.) Assist the client in changing positions C.) Administer a PRN analgesic medication D.) Explain the importance of early ambulation

A.) Ask the client to rate their pain level

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs) VS stable within first 15 minutes of infusion. platelet count and hgb unchanged from post-transfusion results yesterday. Infusion of 1 unit pRBCs started as ordered. Client alert and oriented to person, place and time After infusion: pt c/o headache 5/10, back, knee and ankle pain 4/10. pt states he didn't have any concerns yesterday during transfusion but is starting to feel anxious. Skin pale, cool,

A.) Back pain B.) headache C.) anxiety

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client. Nurses' Notes: Day 1 0900: Client is a. 65-year-old who reports pain and burning on urination. Client states, "I am having trouble making it to the bathroom on time and I'm up throughout the night needing to urinate." Client alert and oriented x3. Bilateral breath sounds clear. Respirations even and unlabored. S3 auscultated. Lower extremity edema +1. Radial and pedal pulses +2. Bowel sounds normoactive. Client reports no nausea or vomitin

A.) Educate the client on new prescription for sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim B.) Collect urine specimen for urine culture C.) Educate client on new prescription for phenazopyradine D.) Collect urine specimen for urinalysis

A nurse is caring for a toddler who is admitted to the pediatric unit for surgery. Which of the following should the nurse include in the toddler's plan of care? A.) Encourage the parents to bring toys from home B.) Use a visual analog scale to rate the toddler's pain C.) Inform the toddler about the procedure 1 week before hospitalization D.) Stress to the parents the need for maintaining the hospital's daily routine

A.) Encourage the parents to bring toys from home

A nurse is administering medications to a client who has a percutaneous gastrostomy tube for enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent clogging of the tube? A.) Flush the client's gastrostomy tube with 30mL of water before administering the medication B.) Crush the client's medications and mix them in with the tube feeding formula prior to administration C.) Change the client's feeding bag every 72 hours D.) Administer multiple prescribed medications at t

A.) Flush the client's gastrostomy tube with 30mL of water before administering the medication

Nurses' Notes: Day 1 0900: Client is a. 65-year-old who reports pain and burning on urination. Client states, "I am having trouble making it to the bathroom on time and I'm up throughout the night needing to urinate." Client alert and oriented x3. Bilateral breath sounds clear. Respirations even and unlabored. S3 auscultated. Lower extremity edema +1. Radial and pedal pulses +2. Bowel sounds normoactive. Client reports no nausea or vomiting. Client has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus,

A.) Gently cleanse the perineum before intercourse

A nurse manager is planning to make changes to the current scheduling system on the unit. To facilitate the staff's acceptance of this change, which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first? A.) Provide information about scheduling issues to the staff. B.) Ask staff members to participate in a trial of the new scheduling system. C.) Encourage staff to offer alternate scheduling solutions. D.) Develop goals to implement the new scheduling system.

A.) Provide information about scheduling issues to the staff.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has colorectal cancer and a new colostomy. The client states, "I'm worried about being discharged because I live alone, and my insurance doesn't cover ostomy supplies." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. A.) Refer the client to a community-based social worker B.) Initiate a consult with a home health care provider C.) Provide the client with information about the American Red Cross D.) Postpone th

A.) Refer the client to a community-based social worker B.) Initiate a consult with a home health care provider E.) Give the client information about local support groups

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A.) Temp 39.4 C (102.9 F) B.) headache C.) constipation D.) Dry mouth

A.) Temp 39.4 C (102.9 F)

A home health nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hepatitis A. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.) Use hydrogen peroxide to clean kitchen surfaces B.) Seal nonwashable items in a plastic bag for 2 weeks C.) Wear a surgical mask in public D.) Limit family visits to 30min periods

A.) Use hydrogen peroxide to clean kitchen surfaces

A nurse is caring for a newborn whose parents ask why the baby is receiving vitamin K. The nurse should explain to the parent that the newborn should receive vitamin K to prevent which of the following? A.) bleeding b.) potassium deficiency C.) infection D.) hyperbilirubinemia

A.) bleeding

A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who tells the nurse that she does not want to receive a scheduled dose of lorazepam IM. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.) document the client's refusal of the medication B.) administer the medication that the provider prescribed C.) Request consent from the client's family to administer the medication D.) Administer an oral dose of the medication

A.) document the client's refusal of the medication

A nurse is caring for a client in the inpatient psychiatric unit. Admission Assessment An adult client is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation, monitoring, and treatment of major depressive disorder. Client has been treated in the outpatient setting, but depressive symptoms have worsened. Client has significant insomnia (only sleeping 1 to 2 hr each night), has been unable to concentrate long enough to complete daily tasks, such as paying the bills, and developed a markedl

A.) ensure the client is assigned a private room C.) Assess the client's method of lethality D.) Observe the client swallow all prescribed medications E.) Ensure that the client does not have access to sharp objects G.) Provide one- to- one observation

A community health nurse is preparing a health education program for a local rural community. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? A.) identify health-related issues within the community B.) develop measurable health goals for community residents C.) Create safety education classes for the program D.) Enlist volunteers from the rural community to promote the program

A.) identify health-related issues within the community

A nurse is preparing to administer 15 units of regular insulin along with 20 units of NPH insulin. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A.) inject 20 units of air into the NPH insulin vial B.) Shake the NPH insulin vial vigorously to mix the insulin C.) Use a new needle to draw up the insulin from the second vial D.) Draw the longer-acting insulin into the syringe first.

A.) inject 20 units of air into the NPH insulin vial

A home health nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has impaired vision. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent injury in the home? A.) mark the edges of stairs for contrast B.) Cover exposed extension cords with throw rugs C.) Use 40-watt bulbs in lighting fixtures D.) Instruct the client to obtain vision testing once every other year

A.) mark the edges of stairs for contrast

Nurses' Notes: Day 1 0900: Client is a. 65-year-old who reports pain and burning on urination. Client states, "I am having trouble making it to the bathroom on time and I'm up throughout the night needing to urinate." Client alert and oriented x3. Bilateral breath sounds clear. Respirations even and unlabored. S3 auscultated. Lower extremity edema +1. Radial and pedal pulses +2. Bowel sounds normoactive. Client reports no nausea or vomiting. Client has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus,

A.) specific gravity B.) pH D.) WBC

A night shift nurse is giving change-of-shift report to the day shift nurse on a client who is reading for discharge which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to communicate to the oncoming nurse? A.) the client needs assistance when transferring from the bed to the wheelchair B.) the client will have a visit by a home health nurse tomorrow C.) the client's partner will bring clothes for the client to change into prior to discharge D.) the client often needs encouragement

A.) the client needs assistance when transferring from the bed to the wheelchair

A nurse is caring for an adolescent in the emergency department (ED). Nurse's Notes: 0700: Adolescent admitted to ED. Adolescent's parents are concerned about left leg injury that appears to be getting worse. Parents report adolescent had fever, decreased appetite, and decreased energy within the past 2 days. Adolescent reports leg injury occurred while playing soccer. 0715: Adolescent is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation. Adolescent reports lower leg pain as a 4 on a

A.)Skin assessment B.) Temperature E.) WBC count H.) Casual Blood Glucose I.) Potassium

A nurse is teaching the parents of a preschooler about sleep promotion. The parents report that their child is demonstrating reluctance in going to bed at night and states, "I am not tired." Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.) "We will let our child watch a favorite video before bed" B.) "We should read a story together every night before bedtime" C.) "We can let our child fall asleep in our room, and then move to her to her own bed"

B.) "We should read a story together every night before bedtime"

A community health nurse is reviewing the medical records of four newly diagnosed clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a nationally notifiable infectious condition? A.) a client who is pregnant and has cytomegalovirus (CMV) B.) An adolescent client who has foodbourne botulism C.) A child who has erythema infectiosum D.) A young adult client who has herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

B.) An adolescent client who has foodbourne botulism

A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking misoprostol and currently is on long-term therapy with NSAIDs for arthritis. The nurse should provide the client with which of the following information? A.) Increase intake of fluids and fiber to prevent constipation B.) Complete a serum pregnancy test before taking the medication C.) This medication coats stomach ulcers so that they can heal D.) Take a magnesium-containing antacid along with this medication

B.) Complete a serum pregnancy test before taking the medication Misoprostol can induce uterine contractions. Clients of childbearing age must rule out pregnancy before taking misoprostol

A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium carbonate for the past month to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? A.) Lethargy B.) Confusion C.) Polyuria D.) Fine hand tremors

B.) Confusion **early sign of lithium toxicity**

A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to discharge a client who has experienced intimate partner violence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.) Offer a referral to the client for social services B.) Develop a safety plan with the client C.) Encourage the client to reach out to family and friends D.) Provide the client with a list of support groups

B.) Develop a safety plan with the client

A nurse is caring for a preschooler on the pediatric unit. Admitted from the emergency department with a diagnosis of pneumonia on the right side with mild pleural effusion. Medical history: Preschooler has a history of asthma. Allergies: No known allergies Breath sounds with wheezing auscultated on expiration on the right side. Non productive cough with no retractions or nasal flaring observed. Reports headache and pain in abd. 2/10 Temp 100.6; HR 122; RR 25; O2 oxygen at 2L NC Select the

B.) Discontinue the IV medication C.) monitor vital signs frequently D.) Administer epinephrine IM E.) administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV Preschooler is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client. Nurses' Notes: Day 1 0900: Client is a. 65-year-old who reports pain and burning on urination. Client states, "I am having trouble making it to the bathroom on time and I'm up throughout the night needing to urinate." Client alert and oriented x3. Bilateral breath sounds clear. Respirations even and unlabored. S3 auscultated. Lower extremity edema +1. Radial and pedal pulses +2. Bowel sounds normoactive. Client reports no nausea or vomitin

B.) Dysuria D.) Frequency E.) Urgency

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply) A.) Nystagmus B.) facial flushing C.) diplopia D.) Nasal congestion E.) Headache

B.) Facial Flushing D.) Nasal Congestion e.) Headache

A client is receiving lorazepam IV for panic attacks and develops a respiratory rate of 6/min and a blood pressure of 90/44. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? A.) Nalozone B.) Flumazenil C.) Acetylcysteine D.) Atropine

B.) Flumazenil

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin about manifestations of toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching? A.) Constipation B.) Nausea C.) Wheezing D.) Muscle rigidity

B.) Nausea The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report manifestations of toxicity such as nausea, anorexia, abd pain, bradycardia and visual changes

Graphic Record: O2 sat 94%; Insertion site pain level of 6 on a scale of 0-10; Urinary output 70mL/2hr Nurse's Notes: 0900 Neurological check: Responds verbal to stimuli; speech slurred; hand grasps weak and unequal Diagnostic Results: Lab: Hemoglobin 15; Hematocrit: 45% Cardiac Catheterization Report: Stenosis of the right coronary artery A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse report

B.) Neurologic status

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED). Nurses' Notes 0600: Client presents with acute altered mental status. Client has a history of frequent ED visits for alcohol intoxication. Client states that they had an episode of binge drinking yesterday afternoon. Client awoke this morning on the living room floor trembling and flushed; remembers having intense dreams and was afraid they had a seizure so they called a family member to bring them to the ED.Client reports their

B.) Perform a clinical institute withdrawal assessment for alcohol (CIWA-Ar) C.) Initiate seizure precautions D.) chlordiazepoxide E.) maintain a low-stimulation environment

A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following action should the nurse take? A.) Insert a padded tongue blade into the child's mouth B.) Place the child in a side-lying position C.) Administer rescue breathes until the seizures subsides D.) Obtain an ECG during the seizure

B.) Place the child in a side-lying position

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and is to start taking clozapine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the client to receive clozapine? A.) BP: 150/87 B.) WBC: 2,800 c.) auditory hallucinations D.) nausea

B.) WBC: 2,800

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has acute lymphoid leukemia and an absolute neutrophil count of 400/mm3. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A.) Encourage friends and family to visit the child B.) Withhold administering the varicella vaccine to the child C.) collect a daily urine specimen from the child to check for proteinuria D.) Provide a low-protein diet for the child

B.) Withhold administering the varicella vaccine to the child

A nurse is assessing a client who has sickle cell anemia. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of vaso-occlusive crisis? A.) diminished reflexes B.) hematuria C.) hyperglycemia D.) hearing loss

B.) hematuria **vaso-occlusion of the kidneys**

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who is experiencing chest pain. The nurse should identify that an elevation in which of the following laboratory values indicates cellular injury of myocardial tissue. A.) amylase B.) troponin T C.) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) D.) homocysteine

B.) troponin T

When caring for a child, a nurse plans to use non-pharmacological interventions to enhance the effectiveness of pain medication. Which of the following strategies incorporates visualization techniques to help decrease the child's discomfort? A.) Coloring with crayons in a coloring book B.) Deep breathing and "going limp as a rag doll" C.) Blowing bubbles with liquid soap to "blow the hurt away" D.) Taking a warm bath and playing with a bath toy

C.) Blowing bubbles with liquid soap to "blow the hurt away"

A nurse is caring for a client who has an STI that must be reported to the state health department. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.) Tell the client to self report to the state health department B.) Require that the client speak with the public health nurse C.) Explain to the client why this information will be shared D.) Refer the client to a social worker for counseling

C.) Explain to the client why this information will be shared

A nurse is assessing a client who has obstructive sleep apnea. For which of the following complications should the nurse monitor? A.) weight loss B.) urinary retention C.) hypertension D.) hypoglycemia

C.) Hypertension The nurse should assess the client for hypertension, a complication of obstructive sleep apnea from hypoxia. Other complications include heart failure, and cardiac dysrhythmias

An assistive personnel (AP) and a nurse are turning a client onto the right side. Which of the following actions by the AP requires the nurse to intervene? A.) uses a draw sheet to move the client to the left side of the bed B.) Raises the total height of the bed to waist level C.) places a pillow under the client's right arm D.) Lowers the side rails on the left side of the bed

C.) Places a pillow under the client's right arm The AP should place a pillow under the client's left arm to prevent internal rotation of the left shoulder

A nurse in an emergency department is admitting a client who has cardiac tamponade. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? A.) Carotid bruit B.) tracheal deviation C.) Pulsus paradoxus D.) Heart murmur

C.) Pulsus paradoxus a finding in which the systolic BP is 10 mmHg greater on expiration than inspiration, as an expecting finding of cardiac tamponade, along with JVD, bradycardia and hypotension

A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A.) Projecting blame B.) Excessive clinging C.) Rapid speech D.) social awkwardness

C.) Rapid speech

A nurse is assessing a client who has a skeletal traction for a femur fracture. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? A.) muscle spasms of the affected extremity B.) A pain rating of 6 on a scale from 0 to 10 C.) Upper chest petechia D.) Ecchymosis over the fractured area

C.) Upper chest petechia ** sign of a fat embolism; fat enters the blood stream and obstructs blood vessels; petechia on upper torso is a common sign** Other signs: dyspnea, hypoxia, headache, lethargy, and confusion

A nurse is performing gastric lavage for a client who has gastrointestinal bleeding and an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.) Instill chilled lavage solution into the client's NG tube B.) Attach the client's NG tube to low intermittent suction C.) Use 0.9% sodium chloride for irrigation of the NG tube D.) Instill the lavage solution into the client's NG tubes in volumes of 500mL at a time

C.) Use 0.9% sodium chloride for irrigation of the NG tube

A nurse is assessing a client during the immediate postpartum period. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A.) intermittent cramping B.) moderate lochia rubra C.) boggy uterus D.) perineal edema

C.) boggy uterus

A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor? A.) Increased bowel sounds B.) dry, sticky mucous membranes C.) decreased deep tendon reflexes D.) numbness and tingling of the extremities

C.) decreased deep tendon reflexes

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A.) hypersensitivity to criticism B.) fears of abandonment C.) grandiose delusions D.) reclusive behavior

C.) grandiose delusions

A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum and has a boggy uterus with heavy lochia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.) administer oxygen B.) initiate an infusion of oxytocin C.) massage the uterus to expel clots D.) obtain a CBC

C.) massage the uterus to expel clots

A nurse is providing client education to a postpartum client who has decided to bottle feed the newborn. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching to help prevent the discomfort of engorgement? A.) allow the newborn to breastfeed temporarily B.) relieve pressure by expressing milk daily C.) place ice packs on the breasts for 15min several times per day D.) Sleep with a loose-fitting bra to prevent nipple stimulation

C.) place ice packs on the breasts for 15min several times per day

A nurse is providing colostomy care for a client using a two-piece pouching system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.) cleanse the skin at the stoma site with povidone-iodine for 15 seconds B.) dampen the skin before applying the skin barrier and ostomy pouch C.) place the skin barrier over the stoma and hold it for 30 seconds D.) cut the skin barrier opening 0.6cm (0.25in) larger than the stoma

C.) place the skin barrier over the stoma and hold it for 30 seconds

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client. Nurses' Notes: 1200: 50 year old client diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) one month ago. Client continues to have nausea and vomiting 1 week after completion of first round of chemotherapy. Reports dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, and poor appetite for 1 week. 1230: Client ambulated to bathroom. Urine output 400mL dark yellow urine. Reports feeling short of breath while walking. Assessment: 1200: skin warm, dry, and pale with petechiae

C.) platelet count E.) hemoglobin

a nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is working with a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and asks the nurse to recommend a non-pharmacological therapy to use to provide relief of the manifestations. Which of the following complementary therapies should the nurse teach the client to use to help alleviate the distress? A.) spinal manipulation B.) acupuncture C.) therapeutic touch D.) guided imagery

D.) guided imagery

A clinic nurse is caring for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy. The client reports using acupressure bands on both wrists. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that this therapy is having the desired effect? A.) "I have not had any food cravings" B.) "The spotting I was having has stopped" C.) "I don't feel depressed anymore" D.) "I have not vomited as much recently"

D.) "I have not vomited as much recently"

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and requests no lifesaving measures if a cardiac arrest occurs. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A.) "You will need to draft a health care proxy so a designee can make this decision for you" B.) "I will make sure that no one performs any lifesaving measures if your heart stops C.) "Your provider determines if you should have lifesaving measures if your heart stops" D.) "I will provide you with information about

D.) "I will provide you with information about medical treatment to include in your living will"

A home health nurse is providing teaching about infection prevention to a client who has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.) "I will leave my drinking water out of my refrigerator for at least 1 hour so it will be room temperature" B.) "I will clean my toothbrush in my dishwasher once each month" C.) "I will take my temperature once each week and let my doctor know if it is high" D.) "I will walk f

D.) "I will walk for short distances throughout the day"

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about car seat safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A.) "Place your baby's car seat at a 30 degree angle" B.) "Your baby's car seat should be rear-facing until he is 6 months old" C.) "Swaddle your baby in a tight blanket before placing him in the car seat" D.) "Secure the retainer clip at the level of your baby's armpits"

D.) "Secure the retainer clip at the level of your baby's armpits"

A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative is receiving PCA for pain control, and requires a blood pressure check in 10 min. Which of the following staff members should the nurse assign to collect this information? A.) An RN who is monitoring a client who started receiving a blood transfusion 5 min ago B.) An assistive personnel (AP) who just began performing a bed bath. C.) a Licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client D.) An assis

D.) An assistive personnel (AP) who is assisting a client to return to bed.

A charge nurse assigns a newly licensed nurse to care for a client who has a chest tube. The nurse expresses concern about having limited experience with monitoring chest tube drainage. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take first to provide teaching about chest tubes? A.) Refer the nurse to the procedure manual B.) Use a diagram to explain the procedure to the nurse C.) Demonstrate the procedure to the nurse D.) Ask the nurse about their knowledge of the procedure

D.) Ask the nurse about their knowledge of the procedure

A nurse is interviewing a client who is now without a home due to a natural disaster. After ensuring the client's safety, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.) Assist the client with contacting individuals from the client's support system B.) Give the client information about available community resources for shelter C.) Suggest the client obtain mental health counseling D.) Determine the client's perception of the personal impact of the crisis

D.) Determine the client's perception of the personal impact of the crisis

A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a deep-vein thrombosis of the left lower leg. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A.) Maintain the client on bed rest B.) restrict the client to 1L of fluid per day C.) Place cool compress on the edematous area D.) Elevate the affected leg

D.) Elevate the affected leg The nurse should elevate the client's affected extremity to reduce edema and decrease the risk of chronic venous insufficiency

A charge nurse observes a staff nurse document a dressing change in a client's chart that was not performed. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take first? A.) Ensure that the staff nurse changes the dressing B.) notify the nurse manager C.) Complete an incident report D.) Gather more information about the staff nurse's actions

D.) Gather more information about the staff nurse's actions

An RN is planning care for a group of clients and is working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the RN delegate to the LPN? A.) Collection of a stool specimen B.) Preparation of a client's postoperative bed C.) preparation of a teaching plan about pneumonia D.) Insertion of a nasogastric tube

D.) Insertion of a nasogastric tube

A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer enteral feedings via NG tube. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure? A.) Instill 100mL of air into the NG tube after checking for residual B.) flushes the NG tube with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation every 2 hours C.) Adds 20mL of blue dye to each feeding to help detect aspiration D.) Keep the head of the bed elevated to 45 degrees for 1 hour after feedings

D.) Keep the head of the bed elevated to 45 degrees for 1 hour after feedings The nurse should keep the client's head elevated to 30 to 45 degrees for 1-2 hrs after feedings to decrease the risk for aspiration

A nurse manager is preparing a newly licensed nurse's performance appraisal. Which of the following methods should the nurse manager use to evaluate the nurse's time management skills? A.) Compare the nurse's time management skills to the skills of coworkers B.) Review client satisfaction reports about the nurse's performance C.) Ask another staff nurse to evaluate the nurse's time management skills D.) Maintain regular notes about the nurse's time management skills

D.) Maintain regular notes about the nurse's time management skills

A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed-head injury and is receiving mechanical ventilation. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications to reduce intracranial pressure? A.) propranolol B.) phenytoin C.) lorazepam D.) mannitol

D.) Mannitol Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce ICP caused by cerebral edema

A nurse manager is on a planning committee to develop an emergency preparedness plan. The nurse should recommend that which of the following actions takes place first when implementing an emergency preparedness plan? A.) contact the triage officer B.) Implement the client tracking system C.) Ask the communications officer to release a press statement D.) Notify the incident commander

D.) Notify the incident commander

A charge nurse is planning care for a client who has mechanical restraints in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A.)Remove the client's restraints while sleeping B.) Document the client's status every 60 minutes C.) Check for a new prescription every 6 hours D.) Provide a staff member to stay with the client continuously

D.) Provide a staff member to stay with the client continuously

A nurse is preparing to perform an intermittent urinary catheterization for a client who has urinary retention. Which of the following images indicates the catheter the nurse should use? A.) indwelling catheter B.) three-way urinary catheter C.)Specimen catheter D.) straight urinary catheter

D.) Straight urinary catheter

A nurse manager is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following actions by the nurse requires the nurse manager to intervene? A.) informs the provider about the client's suicide plan B.) Notifies the health department of a client's diagnosis of chlamydia C.) Reports suspected child maltreatment to social services D.) Tells the hospital chaplain a client's diagnosis

D.) Tells the hospital chaplain a client's diagnosis

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured femur and has had a fiberglass leg cylinder cast for 24 hr. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as the priority? A.) the client reports leg itching under the cast around the mid-upper thigh area B.) The client reports increased pain when the leg is lowered below the level of the heart C.) The client's cast became wet during a sponge bath D.) The client's heel is reddened and tender

D.) The client's heel is reddened and tender The greatest risk to this client is injury from a pressure injury. Therefore, the priority assessment finding the nurse should identify is a reddened and tender heel

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation. The client asks the nurse to explain what causes her to have constipation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A.) Estrogen levels decrease during pregnancy causing stool to become hardened B.) decreased water absorption in the intestine during pregnancy causes constipation C.) The intestine absorbs iron less efficiently during pregnancy leading to constipation D.) The enlarged uterus compresses the intestines a

D.) The enlarged uterus compresses the intestines and causes constipation

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution by continuous IV infusion at 60mL/hr. The nurse discovers the infusion pump has stopped working. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while waiting for the new infusion pump? A.) Administer the TPN solution at the same rate using manual drip tubing. B.) Offer the client oral fluids in place of the TPN solution C.) Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride solution using manual drip tubing at 30mL/hr D.)

D.) provide dextrose 10% in water solution using manual drip tubing at 60mL/hr.

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My boss accused me of stealing yesterday. I was so angry I went to the gym and worked out". The nurse should recognize the client is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms? A.) Displacement B.) Regression C.) Suppression D.) sublimation

D.) sublimation The client is exhibiting behaviors consistent with sublimation, which is displayed when a client substitutes socially unacceptable behavior for acceptable behavior

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia in an inpatient facility. Medication Administration Record Day 1 0730: Clozapine 100 mg PO daily Aripiprazole 5 mg PO daily Multivitamin PO daily Laboratory Results Day 1 0730: Sodium 125 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L) Chloride 90 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L) BUN 8 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L) Vital Signs Day 1 1230: Temperature 37.6° C (99.7° F)Heart rate 98/minRespiratory rat

F.) Client has involuntary tongue movement and foot tremor. G.) Client reports an increase in urination and had one episode of incontinence. H.) Family noticed increased agitation and delusions.

A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 3 days old. History and Physical Newborn was delivered at 37 weeks of gestation via cesarean section for fetal distress.Apgar scores: 8 at 1 min and 9 at 5 min.Birth weight: 2,892 g (6 lb 6 oz)Birthing parent plans to breastfeed. Day 2 of Life 0900: Temperature 36.7° C (98.1° F)Heart rate 140/minRespiratory rate 48/minWeight 2,718 g (6 lb); 6% weight loss Day 3 of Life 0800: Temperature 36.4° C (97.5° F) Heart rate 140/min Respiratory rate 48/min Wei

Flow sheet: A.) Temperature 36.4° C (97.5° F) D.) Weight 2,545 g (5 lb 9 oz); 12% weight loss Nurses Notes: A.) Mild tremors noted when awake. D.) Breastfeeding every 3 to 5 hr for 5 to 10 min. E.) Client reports nipple discomfort throughout the feeding.

A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has a gastrostomy tube. Nurses' Notes Day 1 0700: Child sleeping in bed. Gastrostomy tube site clean. Parents at bedside. 0900: Child consumed water with no difficulties. Parents at bedside. Day 2 0900: Child alert. Completed bolus feeding. Flushed site with 100 mL of tap water before and after feeding. Child tolerated feeding well with no vomiting, reflux, or abdominal pain noted. 1100: Called to child's bedside by parent. Parent reports child had

The child is at risk for developing _A.) an infection_______ and ____B.) skin breakdown_____

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client. Provider Prescriptions: Day 1: 0930: Collect urine specimen for urinalysis and urine culture and sensitivity. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg PO bid x10 Phenazopyridine 200mg PO q6h x2 Laboratory Results Day 1: 1100: Urinalysis: Color: amber (amber yellow); appearance: cloudy (clear); specific gravity: 1.04 (1.005-1.03); pH: 9 (4.6-8); Glucose: None (None); Ketones: None (none); bilirubin: None (none); Blood: trace (none); Nit

The client is at highest risk for developing __C.) pyelonephritis_____ As evidenced by the client's ___A.) urinalysis results_______

A nurse is caring for a client who is on 24-hour observation for alcohol intoxication. Sodium 150 (136-145); Potassium: 5.5 (3.5-5); Magnesium: 1.2 (1.3-2.1); Glucose: 135 (74-106); Platelet: 99,500 (150,000-400,000); total protein: 4 (6.4 to 8.3); Albumin: 1.5 (3.5-5); blood alcohol content: 200 (0-50) Client appears lethargic, diminished lung sounds, tachycardia, N/V for last 2 days, hypoactive bowel sounds, abd is distended, and nontender, Client unable to verbalize last alcohol ingestion.

The client is at risk for hemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia The client is experiencing bleeding from their nose that is not resolving with pressure being applied. Petechiae of the arms is a manifestation of thrombocytopenia. Chronic alcohol use disorder increase the risk for hemorrhaging due to the inability of the liver to assist with platelet formation

The nurse is caring for a client who is on the spinal cord injury (SCI) unit. Client admitted to SCI unit 3 days ago following C7 injury. Skin is cool, pale, and dry to touch. Respirations easy and unlabored. Lung sounds diminished in lower lobes. Abdomen soft and non-distended with active bowel sounds. Client passed a small amount of hard formed stool this AM. Indwelling urinary catheter draining clear yellow urine. Deep tendon reflexes (DTR) are biceps 1+, triceps 1+, patella 0 and ankle 0 bi

The client is most likely experience manifestations of Autonomic dysreflexia and Pneumonia The client's sudden increase in BP, bradycardia, flushing of the skin above the area of injury, headache, and blurred vision are manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia which can be a life threatening condition

A nurse is caring for a 1 month old infant Infant is admitted to the pediatric unit. Parent reports infant has been irritable and has vomited after each feeding within the last 3 days. Abdomen firm. Bowel sounds hypoactive x4 quadrants. Small 1x1 cm2 mass palpated near umbilicus. Skin warm and dry, turgor with tenting. 1600: Called to room by a parent. Parent attempted breastfeeding. Infant projectile vomited. Instructed parent to keep child NPO Abd US shows narrowing of pyloric canal. Thicken

The infant is at highest risk of developing dehydration As evidenced by vomiting The nurse should identify that the infant is at greatest risk for developing dehydration due to a loss of gastric content from vomiting. An infant with pyloric stenosis presents with projectile vomiting after feeding, distended abd, and olive shaped mass in the epigastrium

A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant in the acute care setting. Client sleepy, difficult to arouse, Resp slow and shallow, contractions every 10 min. lasting 30-45 sec. palpate mild in intensity. FHR 140, moderate variability, no accelerations present, no decelerations present. O2 98% --> 88%; RR 20 --> 10 BP 115/75 --> 100/60 The nurse should first address the client's ______ followed by the client's _________. 1st blank: resp rate, contraction pattern, fetal heart rate variabil

The nurse should first address the client's Respiratory Rate Followed by the client's Level of consciousness

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Laboratory Results Day 12030:Sodium 146 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.3 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L) Chloride 110 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L) BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL ) Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L) Phosphate 2.8 mg/dL (3.0 to 4.5 mg/dL) Glucose (casual) 75 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) Total protein 5.8 g/dL (6.4 to 8.3 g/dL) Albumin 3.0 g/dL (3.5 to 5.0 g/dL) Day 20530:Sodium 150 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)Potas

The nurse should first address the client's _______ C.) electrolyte imbalance Followed by the client's __________ C.) fear of weight gain

A nurse is caring for a newborn. History and Physical: 41 weeks of gestation. Spontaneous vaginal delivery with meconium-stained amniotic fluid at 1350Apgar 7 at 1 min and 9 at 5 minBirth weight 2,500 g (5 lb 8 oz)Birthing parent urine toxicology positive for marijuana use during pregnancyBirthing parent blood type A, Rh negativeGroup B streptococcus β-hemolytic: positive (negative)Birthing parent received 3 doses of intravenous antibiotics while in labor. Nurses' Notes 1400:Newborn placed

The nurse should plan to first assess the newborn's _______C.) Respiratory rate Followed by the newborn's _________C.) Heart rate

Nurses' Notes: Day 1 0900: Client is a. 65-year-old who reports pain and burning on urination. Client states, "I am having trouble making it to the bathroom on time and I'm up throughout the night needing to urinate." Client alert and oriented x3. Bilateral breath sounds clear. Respirations even and unlabored. S3 auscultated. Lower extremity edema +1. Radial and pedal pulses +2. Bowel sounds normoactive. Client reports no nausea or vomiting. Client has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus,

Voiding pattern- expected Temp- unexpected Urine color- expected O2 sat- expected Bowel elimination- unexpected BP- expected Skin- unexpected

A nurse is preparing to administer a long-acting insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? A.) Teach the client reportable adverse effects from the medication B.) Check the insulin dose with another licensed nurse C.) Administer the insulin at a 90 degree angel D.) Clean the insertion site.

medication B.) Check the insulin dose with another licensed nurse