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A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an asthma exacerbation. In the past year, the client has been admitted for three asthma events. What will the nurse include in the client teaching about preventing repeat hospitalizations?
avoid triggers and med knowledge
A client sustained second- and third-degree burns to the chest and neck 4 days ago and is now refusing analgesics stating, "I don't want to become addicted to pain medication." What is the best response by the nurse?
"Although misusing the medication may cause addiction, there is little evidence that those who require narcotics for legitimate pain become addicted."
A client who has occasional gastric symptoms is receiving teaching on how to prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which statement indicates the client understands the teaching?
"I will eliminate bothersome foods from my diet."
A client comes to the clinic reporting urinary symptoms. Which statement would most likely alert the nurse to suspect benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
"I've had trouble getting started when I urinate, often straining to do so.
A client has returned to the floor after undergoing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The client has a continuous bladder irrigation system in place. The client reports bladder spasms. What is the most appropriate nursing action to relieve the discomfort of the client?
Administer a smooth-muscle relaxant as ordered.
The nurse is caring for a client with a hip fracture. The physician orders the client to start taking a bisphosphonate. Which medication would the nurse document as given?
Alendronate
Lactulose (Cephulac) is administered to a patient diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy to reduce which of the following?
Ammonia
A client in the intensive care unit has a tracheostomy with humidified oxygen being instilled through it. The client is expectorating thick yellow mucus through the tracheostomy tube frequently. The nurse
Assesses the client's tracheostomy and lung sounds every 15 minutes
The nurse is educating a patient with chronic venous insufficiency about prevention of complications related to the disorder. What should the nurse include in the information given to the patient?
Avoid constricting garments. Elevate the legs above the heart level for 30 minutes every 2 hours Sleep with the foot of the bed elevated about 6 inches.
A female client with large uterine fibroids is scheduled for a hysterectomy next month and is started on leuprolide. The client requests information about the medication's route, duration of treatment and any side effects. What is the nurse's best response?
The medication induces a temporary menopause-like environment in the body
A recent immigrant is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which intervention is the most important for the nurse to implement with this client?
Developing a list of people with whom the client has had contact
A controlled type 2 diabetic client states, "The doctor said if my blood sugars remain stable, I may not need to take any medication." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Diet, exercise, and weight loss can eliminate the need for medication."
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client with coronary artery disease and hypertension who is at risk for type 2 diabetes. Which information is important to include in the discharge teaching?
How to control blood glucose through lifestyle modification with diet and exercise
Which is a chronic, degenerative, progressive disease of the central nervous system characterized by the occurrence of demyelination in the brain and spinal cord?
MS
A nurse is planning a group teaching session on the topic of urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention. Which point should the nurse include?
Notify the physician if urinary urgency, burning, frequency, or difficulty occurs.
A client is recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease and is beginning treatment. What first-line treatment does the nurse expect that the client will be placed on to decrease the inflammatory response?
Sulfasalazine
A patient comes to the emergency department and tells the nurse, "I took a pill to help me perform and then passed out." The nurse is assessing the patient and finds a nitroglycerin patch on his back. What is the first intervention the nurse must perform?
Take the patient's blood pressure.
A nurse is conducting an initial assessment on a client with possible tuberculosis. Which assessment finding indicates a risk factor for tuberculosis
The client had a liver transplant 2 years ago.
The nurse is teaching a client with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) ways to decrease risk for additional UTIs. The nurse includes which information?
Void immediately after sexual intercourse.
A community health nurse is leading a health education session addressing menopause and other aspects of women's health. What dietary supplements should the nurse recommend to prevent morbidity associated with osteoporotic fractures?
calcium and vit D
Which of the following eye disorders is caused by an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)?
glaucoma
A nurse consulting with a nutrition specialist knows it's important to consider a special diet for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which diet is appropriate for this client?
high protein
A client visits the physician's office complaining of agitation, restlessness, and weight loss. The physical examination reveals exophthalmos, a classic sign of Graves' disease. Based on history and physical findings, the nurse suspects hyperthyroidism. Exophthalmos is characterized by
protruding eyes and a fixed stare.
A client presents to the emergency department complaining of a dull, constant ache along the right costovertebral angle along with nausea and vomiting. The most likely cause of the client's symptoms is:
renal calculi
After being seen in the oncology clinic, a client with severe bone marrow suppression is admitted to the hospital. The client's cancer therapy consisted of radiation and chemotherapy. When developing the care plan for this client, which nursing diagnosis takes priority?
risk for infection
A client with challenging menopausal symptoms has discussed treatment options with the physician and now has some questions for the nurse. The client asks, "What are the potential risks of hormone replacement therapy?" What is the best answer?
stroke (CVA) heart disease breast cancer osteoporosis
Testicular cancer risk is highest for adolescents and men younger than age 35. To specifically address testicular cancer risk, a nurse should modify client teaching for male clients to include:
testicular self exam
When a client who has been taking opioids becomes less sensitive to the drug's analgesic properties, that client is said to have developed a(n)
tolerance
The nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit from the PACU. In order to help the client clear secretions and help prevent pneumonia, the nurse should encourage the client to:
use the incentive spirometer every 2 hours.
A client with cancer of the bladder has just returned to the unit from the PACU after surgery to create an ileal conduit. The client weighs 60 kg. The nurse is monitoring the client's urine output hourly and notifies the health care provider when the hourly output is less than what amount?
30ml
Which evaluation finding requires follow up by the nurse caring for a client with a total knee replacement? Select all that apply.
650 ml bloody drainage in drain wound Knee flexion at 30 degrees
The nurse monitors a male client for symptoms of urethral strictures following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for the treatment of prostate cancer.
a weak urinary stream, straining, dysuria
A client undergoes extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Before discharge, the nurse should provide which instruction?
Increase your fluid intake to 2 to 3 L per day."
A client is recovering from an ileostomy that was performed to treat inflammatory bowel disease. During discharge teaching, what would the nurse stress the importance of?
Increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration
A nurse is managing the care of a client with osteoarthritis. What is the appropriate treatment strategy the nurse will teach the about for osteoarthritis?
administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
When assessing a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia, which of the following would the nurse expect the client to report as the initial complaint?
increased effort to void
A patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has a neutrophil count that persists at less than 100/mm3. What should the nurse cautiously monitor this patient for?
infection
A nurse is assessing a client and obtains the following findings: abdominal discomfort, mild diarrhea, blood pressure of 100/80 mm Hg, pulse rate of 88 beats/minute, respiratory rate of 20 breaths/minute, temperature 100° F (37.8° C). What diagnosis will the nurse suspect for this client?
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
A client asks the nurse what the difference is between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which response is correct?
"OA is a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints."
The nurse is teaching the client to instill eye drops. Which statement is correct?
"Wash your hands before and after instilling eye drops and do not touch the tip of the bottle."
Other than abstinence, what is the only proven method of decreasing the risk of sexual transmission of HIV infection?
Consistent and correct use of condoms
A nurse is providing follow-up teaching at a clinic visit for a client recovering from gastric resection. The client reports sweating, diarrhea, nausea, palpitations, and the desire to lie down 15 to 30 minutes after meals. Based on the client's assessment, what will the nurse suspect?
Dumping syndrome
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about how to reduce reflux. What should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Encourage the client to eat frequent, small, well-balanced meals. Inform the client to remain upright for at least 2 hours after meals. Instruct the client to avoid alcohol or tobacco products. Instruct the client to eat slowly and chew the food thoroughly.
The nurse has instructed the client to use a peak flow meter. The nurse evaluates client learning as satisfactory when the client
Exhales hard and fast with a single blow
A patient with uterine cancer is being treated with internal radiation therapy. What would the nurse's priority responsibility be for this patient?
Explain to the patient that she will continue to emit radiation while the implant is in place.
A client has been prescribed alendronate for the prevention of osteoporosis. Which is the highestpriority nursing intervention associated with the administration of the medication?
Have the client sit upright for at least 30 minutes following administration
The health care provider recommends that parents have their daughter vaccinated with HPV vaccine. What is this vaccine for?
Help prevent cervical cancer
A clinic client has described recent dark-colored stools, and the nurse recognizes the need for fecal occult blood testing (FOBT). What aspect of the client's current health status would contraindicate FOBT?
Hemorrhoids
Which disturbance results in loss of half of the visual field?
Homonymous hemianopsia
A client is admitted with a cervical spine injury sustained during a diving accident. When planning this client's care, the nurse should assign highest priority to which nursing diagnosis?
Ineffective breathing pattern
The preferred preparation for treating hypothyroidism includes which of the following?
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
A female client is undergoing a bladder training program as treatment for urinary incontinence. Which technique would be the most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Performing Kegel exercises
A client the nurse is caring for experiences a seizure. What would be a priority nursing action
Protect the client from injury.
A nurse is caring for a client receiving skeletal traction. Due to the client's severe limits on mobility, the nurse has identified a risk for atelectasis or pneumonia. What intervention should the nurse provide in order to prevent these complications?
Teach the client to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises.
The clinic nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client with a history of stress incontinence. What role will the nurse have in implementing a behavioral therapy approach?
Teach the client to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises.
A nurse is caring for an elderly adult client admitted to the hospital from a nursing home because of a change in behavior. The client has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and has started to experience episodes of incontinence. The hospital staff is having difficulty with toileting because the client wanders around the unit all day. To assist with elimination, a nurse should:
incorporate the client's toileting schedule into the pattern of his wandering
Diet modifications for patient diagnosed with chronic inflammatory bowel disease include which of the following?
low residue
Which of the following is a late symptom of spinal cord compression?
paralysis