HCD module B practice questions
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of recurring calcium oxalate kidney stones. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Drink 3 L of fluid every day. b. Take 3,000 mg of vitamin C daily. c. Restrict calcium intake to one serving per day. d. Eat 12 oz of animal protein daily.
A
A nurse assessing a client notes that the client has a constant leakage of small amounts of urine and a bladder that is distended and palpable. The nurse should associate these findings with which of the following types of urinary incontinence? a. Stress incontinence b. Urge incontinence c. Overflow incontinence d. Reflex incontinence
C
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and begins to have frequent episode of urinary incontinence. After the provider determines no medical cause for the client't incontinence, which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate to manage this behavior? a. Remind the client to tell the nurse when he has to urinate. b. Use adult diapers to prevent frequent clothing changes. c. Take the client to the bathroom every 2 hr. d. Request a prescription for an indwelling urinary catheter.
C
A nurse on a medical unit is assessing four client for urinary retention. Which of the following clients have manifestations of urinary retention? a. A client who has an elevated BUN b. A client who reports painful urination c. A client who reports urinary frequency d. A client who has glucose in his urine
C
a nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. the nurse should expect which of the following findings? a. Decreased urine specific gravity b. Decreased Hgb c. Increased BUN d. Increased urine ketones
C
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a UTI. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a identify as a finding specifically associated with this client? a. Urinary retention b. Low back pain c. Incontinence d. Confusion
D
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has frequent kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "Limit your intake of dairy products." b. "Increase the amount of protein in your diet." c. "Avoid eating tree nuts, such as almonds." d. "Take a vitamin C supplement twice daily."
C
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has CHF. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective? a. "I will read food labels and limit my sodium to 4 grams per day" b. "I should use naproxen to manage discomfort" c. "I plan to slow down if I am tired the day after exercising" d. "I will take my diuretic before sleep and drink fluids during the day"
C
A nurse is assessing a client who has a colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. The stool is yellow-green. b. The ostomy is draining frequently. c. The stoma is pale in color. d. The skin around the stoma is red.
C
A nurse is caring for a a 3-year-old child who was admitted with acute diarrhea and dehydration. Which of the following findings indicates that oral rehydration therapy has been effective? a. Heart rate 130/min b. Respiratory rate 24/min c. Urine specific gravity 1.015 d. Capillary refill greater than 3 seconds
C
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis (stone). Which of the following should the nurse identify as an associated risk factor? a. Hypocalcemia b. BMI less than 25 c. Family history d. Diuretic use
C
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulfate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "Taking the medication between meals will help you avoid becoming constipated." b. "Taking the medication with food increases the risk of esophagitis." c. "Taking the medication between meals will help you absorb the medication more efficiently." d. "The medication can cause nausea if taken with food."
C
A nurse in a long-term care facility is observing an assistant personnel (AP) changing the linen for a client who has fecal incontinence. Which of the following actions indicates that the AP understands the principles of infection control? a. Shakes the soiled linen to remove any toilet paper remnants b. Places the soiled linen on the floor before bagging it c. Holds the soiled linen against her body while carrying it to the linen bag d. Places clean linen that touched the floor in the soiled linen bag
D
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a transurethral prostatectomy. Following catheter removal, the nurse should inform the client that he should expect which of the following variations in the color of his urine? a. Pale pink b. Bright yellow c. Bright red d. Dark amber
A
a nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. identify the sequence the nurse should follow a. inspection b. superficial palpitation c. deep palpitation d. auscultation
A D B C
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral vascular disease and reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort? a. obtain a pair of slipper-socks for the client b. rub the client's feet briskly for several minutes c. increase the client's oral fluid intake d. place a moist heating pad under the client's feet
A
A nurse is administering a tap water enema to a client who is constipated. During the administration of the enema, the client states he is having abdominal cramps. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to relieve the client's discomfort? a. Lower the height of the solution container. b. Encourage the client to bear down. c. Allow the client to expel some fluid before continuing. d. Stop the enema and document that the client did not tolerate the procedure.
A
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. fatigue b. hypertension c. bradycardia d. diarrhea
A
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of essential HTN. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings that is consistent with his diagnosis? a. vertigo b. uremia c. blurred vision d. dyspnea
A
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? a. intermittent claudication b. dependent rubor c. rest pain d. foot ulcers
A
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown? a. Apply a moisture barrier ointment to the client's skin. b. Clean the client's skin and perineum with hot water after each episode of incontinence. c. Check the client's skin every 8 hr for signs of breakdown. d. Request a prescription for the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter.
A
A nurse is caring for a client who receives furosemide to treat heart failure. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client due to this medication? a. potassium b. albumin c. cortisol d. bicardonate
A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? a. frothy sputum b. dependent edema c. nocturnal polyuria d. jugular distention
A
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory report for a client who has severe diarrhea and a fever. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has a parasitic infection rather than a bacterial infection? a. Elevated eosinophil count b. Decreased neutrophil count c. Elevated hemoglobin level d. Decreased albumin level
A
A nurse is planning a menu for a client who has folic acid deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as high in folate? a. ½ cup of asparagus b. ¼ cup of olives c. 4 slices of roast beef d. 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
A
A nurse is planning care for a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement? a. Vitamin B12 injections b. Iron supplements c. Blood transfusions d. Vitamin B6 supplements
A
A nurse is providing teaching about a heart healthy diet to a group of client with HTN. Which of the following statements by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching? a. "i may eat 10 ounces of lean protein each day" b. "fresh fruits make a good snack option" c. "I will replace table salt with dried herbs" d. "I may thicken gravies with cornstarch as i cook"
A
A nurse is providing teaching about iron deficiency anemia to the parents of a toddler. Which of he following should the nurse recommend as a method of preventing iron deficiency anemia? a. Avoid a diet that consists primarily of milk. b. Administer fat-soluble vitamins daily. c. Include fluoridated water in the toddler's diet. d. Limit intake of high-protein foods.
A
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about measures to prevent UTIs. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching? a. "I will need to wipe my perineal area from back to front after urination." b. "I will need to empty my bladder regularly and completely." c. "I will need to drink apple cider vinegar each day." d. "I need to drink 8 cups of liquid each day."
A
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has HTN and a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following instruction should the nurse provide? a. do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication b. take the meds with food c. count your pulse rate before taking the meds d. expect to gain weight while taking this med
A
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about pyelonephritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "Pyelonephritis increases a pregnant woman's risk for preterm labor." b. "Pyelonephritis is most often caused by Staphylococcus saprophyticus." c. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the lower urinary tract." d. "Pyelonephritis often causes no symptoms in affected clients."
A
a nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is afraid to take his blood pressure medication. which of the following nursing statements is an example of the therapeutic communication response of reflection? a. "you seem upset about taking your blood pressure meds." b. "why do you feel afraid to take your meds" c. "you won't get better until you take your medication" d. "did your symptoms occur before or after you took the meds?"
A
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. exercise at least 3 times per week b. take diuretics early in the morning and before bedtime c. .notify the provider of a weight gain of 0.5 kg (1 lb) in a week d. take naproxen for generalized discomfort
A
BPH - benign prostatic hyperplasia is age-related nonmalignant, nodular enlargement of the prostate gland a. Furosemide b. Nitroglycerin c. Metoprolol d. Spironolactone
A Furosemide is a loop (high-ceiling) diuretic that inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride and results in diuresis, which decreases potassium through excretion in the distal nephrons. Hypokalemia is an adverse effect of furosemide.
A nurse is providing teaching about dietary recommendations to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include as a food that enhances iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron? a. tomato juice b. tea c. milk d. dried beans
A (vitamin C)
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of urge incontinence. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) a. "Your provider might prescribe anticholinergic medications." b. "You should limit fluids in the evening." c. "You should restrict your intake of caffeine." d. "You might require intermittent urinary catheterization." e. "You might require an anterior vaginal repair."
A B C
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? (Select all that apply.) a. Excessive laxative use b. Ignoring the urge to defecate c. Inadequate fluid intake d. Increased fiber in the diet e. Increased activity
A B C
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber diet. Which of the following foods should be included as sources of fiber? (Select all that apply.) a. Kidney beans b. Blackberries c. Refined cereals d. Whole wheat bread e. Lean turkey
A B D
A nurse is assessing a client who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) a. Poor skin turgor b. Bradycardia c. Hypotension d. Pale yellow urine e. Flat neck veins
A C E
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. thin, pliable toe nails b. leg pain at rest c. hairy legs d. flushed, warm legs
B
A nurse is caring for a client who has HTN and has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. suggest that the client use a salt substitute b. obtain a 12-lead ECG c. advise the client to add citrus juices and bananas to her diet d. obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium level
B
A nurse instructs a female client about collecting a midstream urine sample. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure? a. "I'll urinate a little then stop." b. "I'll use the cleansing wipe from front to back." c. "I'll clean the inside of the container with a wipe." d. "I'll use each cleansing wipe twice."
B
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent infection? a. Replace the catheter every 3 days. b. Check the catheter tubing for kinks or twisting. c. Irrigate the catheter once each shift. d. Clean the perineal area with an antiseptic solution daily.
B
A nurse is caring for a client who has fractures of the symphsysis pubis and pelvis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings of a common complication of pelvic fractures? a. Diarrhea b. Hematuria c. Increased thirst d. Impaired taste
B
A nurse is caring for a client who has paraplegia following an automobile accident. The client is on an intermittent urinary chatheterization program. Which of the following findings indicates the need for catheterization? a. Urge incontinence b. Dribbling of urine c. Weight gain d. Rectal distention
B
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Notify the provider. b. Check the tubing for kinks. c. Adjust the rate of the bladder irrigant. d. Irrigate the catheter.
B
A nurse is caring for an antepartum client who has iron-deficiency anemia. When teaching the client about nutrition, the nurse should emphasize the need for an increased intake of which of the following foods? a. milk and cheese b. red meat and organ meat c. fresh fruits d. whole grain breads
B
A nurse is completing discharge instructions for a new mother and her 2-day-old newborn. The mother asks, "How will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "Your baby should have a wake cycle of 30 to 60 minutes after each feeding." b. "Your baby should wet 6 to 8 diapers per day." c. "Your baby should burp after each feeding." d. "Your baby should sleep at least 6 hours between feedings."
B
A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. Which of the following goals should the nurse include? a. the client will list foods that are high in calcium, which should be avoided b. the client will walk for 30 minutes 5 days a week c. the client will increase calorie intake by 200 cal per day d. the client will replace cigarettes with smokeless tobacco products
B
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cystitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. Instruct the client to take antibiotics until dysuria is no longer present. b. Instruct the client to avoid drinking carbonated beverages. c. Instruct the client to drink 240 mL of tomato juice each day. d. Instruct the client to drink 1 L of fluid each day.
B
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has chronic constipation secondary to irregular bowel habits. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? a. The client should drink two to three 8 oz glasses of water each day. b. The client should follow a high-fiber diet to establish bowel regularity. c. The client should try to take in all of the required dietary fiber with the morning meal. d. The client should be taught that the goal of therapy is to have a bowel movement daily.
B
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. apply a heating pad on a low setting to help relieve leg pain b. adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm c. wear antiembolic stockings during the day d. rest with the legs above heart level
B
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client asks about foods he should avoid eating. Which of the following foods should the nurse tell him to avoid? a. Nonfat milk b. Chocolate c. Apples d. Oatmeal
B
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his BP of 124/84 mmHg placed him in which of the following categories? a. within the expected reference range b. prehypertension c. stage 1 hypertension d. stage 2 hypertension
B
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? a. "I flavor my meat with lemon juice" b. "I eat 2 eggs for breakfast each morning" c. "I cook my food with canola oil" d. "I take an omega-3 supplement daily"
B
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a UTI. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor? a. COPD b. Diabetes mellitus c. Anemia d. Osteoporosis
B
A nurse is teaching a client who has urolithiasis (renal calculi). The nurse should explain that which of the following conditions can increase the risk for renal calculi? a. Protein in the urine b. Dehydration c. Iron deficiency d. Obesity
B
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan? a. Yogurt and mozzarella b. Spinach and beef c. Milk and turkey slices d. Fish and cottage cheese
B
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a cystoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "You should limit fluids for 12 hr following the procedure." b. "You may have pink-tinged urine after this procedure." c. "You can eat a full liquid meal up to 1 hour before the procedure." d. "You will be placed on your right side during the procedure."
B
A nurse is teaching a middle-age client about HTN. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "reaching your goal blood pressure will occur within 2 months" b. "diuretics are the first type of medications to control hypertension" c. "limit your alcohol consumption to three drinks a day" d. "plan to lower saturated fats to 10% of your daily calorie intake"
B
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has anemia and a new prescription for ferrous sulfate liquid. which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? a. take the med on an empty stomach to decrease gastrointestinal irritation b. take the med with orange juice to enhance absorption c. take the med with milk d. rinse the mouth before taking the iron
B
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.) a. genetic predisposition b. hypercholesterolemia c. hypertension d. obesity e. smoking
B C D E
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transuretheral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a continuous bladder irrigation in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. Add the amount of bladder irrigation to the total output. b. Use sterile technique when preparing the irrigation solution. c. Ensure the drainage tubing is patent and without obstruction. d. Contact the surgeon if the client reports a continual need to void. e. Notify the surgeon if the urine is bright red in appearance or has large clots.
B C E
A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for a client who is experiencing fatigue due to iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client? a. 1.5 oz raisins b. 8 oz black tea c. 1 cup canned black beans d. 8 oz whole milk
C
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has HTN and new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? a. weight weekly to monitor therapeutic effect b. take the med on an empty stomach c. take the med early in the day d. muscle pain is an expected adverse effect
C
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should expect which of the following findings? a. Urge incontinence b. Critically elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level c. Difficulty starting the flow of urine d. Painful urination
C
A nurse is caring for a client who has valvular heart disease and is at risk for developing left-sided heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should alert the nurse the client is developing this condition? a. anorexia b. weight gain c. breathlessness d. distended abdomen
C
A nurse is caring for a client who reports recurrent flank pain, nausea, and vomiting for 24 hr. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? a. Monitor intake and output. b. Strain the urine. c. Administer pain medication. d. Administer an antiemetic.
C
A nurse is caring for a young female adult client who reports weakness, fatigue, and heavy, menstrual periods. The client has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit level of 28 g/dL. The nurse suspect which of the following types of anemia? a. Folic acid deficiency anemia b. Pernicious anemia c. Iron-deficiency anemia d. Sickle cell anemia
C
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has sickle cell anemia that is receiving blood transfusions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. Discourage a high level of fluid intake. b. Apply cold compresses to painful, swollen joints. c. Observe for indications of hypokalemia. d. Administer meperidine every 4 hr for pain.
C
A nurse is discharging a child who has sickle cell anemia after an acute crisis episode. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "Monitor your child's temperature daily." b. "Restrict outdoor play activity to 1 hour per day." c. "Offer fluids to your child multiple times every day." d. "Apply cold compresses when your child expresses pain."
C
A nurse is instructing the mother of a toddler who has iron-deficiency anemia to increase iron in the child's diet in addition to the prescribed iron supplement. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? a. skim milk b. bananas c. tuna fish d. cucumbers
C
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory result of a male adult client who is at risk for peripheral arterial disease from atherosclerosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following results places the client at risk? a. triglycerides 130 mg/dL b. blood glucose 92 mg/dL c. LDL 172 mg/dL d. HDL 84 mg/dL
C
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of the anemia? a. Dietary iron restrictions b. Intestinal malabsorption syndrome c. Chronic blood loss d. Intestinal parasites
C
A nurse is teaching a client who has gastroesophageal reflux diseases about managing his illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Limit fluid intake not related to meals. b. Chew on mint leaves to relieve indigestion. c. Avoid eating within 3 hr of bedtime. d. Season foods with black pepper.
C
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Bear down hard when defecating. b. Drink four to five glasses of water daily. c. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables. d. Limit activity.
C
a nurse is assessing a client who has hypokalemia as a result of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. hyperactive reflexes b. extreme thirst c. weak, irregular pulse d. paresthesia
C
a nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension? a. high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level of 70 mg/dL b. a diet high in potassium c. obstructive sleep apnea d. taking benazepril
C
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. jugular venous distention b. abdominal distention c. dependent edema d. hacking cough
D
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. weight loss b. increased urine output c. bradycardia d. orthopnea
D
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports a sudden onset of urinary incontinence. The nurse should recognize which of the following conditions can cause incontinence in the older adult client? a. Nephrosclerosis b. Uremia c. Diverticulitis d. Cystitis
D
A nurse is caring for a client who reports having chronic constipation. Which of the following herbal supplements should the nurse recommend? a. Ginseng b. Coenzyme Q-10 c. Cranberry juice d. Flaxseed
D
A nurse is caring for a client who the provider suspects might have pernicious anemia. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following diagnostic tests? a. Sweat test b. Haptoglobin c. Antinuclear antibodies d. Schilling test
D
A nurse is caring for a female client who has recurrent kidney stones and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following statement by the client should the nurse report to the provider? a. "I drink at least 2 quarts of fluid every day." b. "The last time I voided it was painful and red-tinged." c. "My period ended 2 days ago." d. "I don't eat shellfish because it gives me hives."
D
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? a. weight gain b. increased blood pressure c. hypoglycemia d. leg cramps
D
A nurse is creating a plan of care to maintain the skin integrity of a client who experiences frequent diarrhea due to ulcerative colitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. Soak in a sitz bath for 20 min after each stool. b. Administer a soap-suds enema to cleanse the colon. c. Cleanse with antimicrobial scrub and vigorously dry. d. Wipe perianal area with warm water and apply a barrier cream
D
A nurse is planning care for a client who has urolithiasis (kidney stone). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Apply cold compress to the client's flank area. b. Restrict protein intake to 2 servings per day. c. Discourage ambulation. d. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluids per day.
D
A nurse is planning on teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "The procedure will be cancelled if the urinalysis indicates the presence of red blood cells." b. "High frequency sound waves will be used to identify renal system structures." c. "You will be able to resume your regular diet as soon as the test is complete." d. "After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids."
D
A nurse is providing instruction to a new nurse about caring for clients who are receiving diuretic therapy to treat heart failure. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications puts the client at risk for both hyperkalemia and hyponatremia? a. furosemide b. hydrochlorothiazide c. metolazone d. spironolactone
D
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has iron deficiency anemia and is taking iron supplements. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "The medication should be administered in one large dose every day." b. "Restricting fiber from our child's diet will help absorption of the iron." c. "The medication will be more effective if it is administered with meals." d. "Our child's blood count will need to be monitored routinely for several weeks."
D