A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the mother of a preschool-age child. The mother tells the nurse that her son is a “picky eater.” Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Emphasize the quantity, rather than the quality, of food consumed B.Add fruit juice to the child’s […]

A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing placenta abruption based on the assessment of which finding? Select all that apply. A Absence of painB Insidious onsetC Dark red vaginal bleedingD Rigid uterusE Absent fetal heart tones The Correct answer and Explanation is: In assessing a pregnant client for potential placenta abruption (abruptio

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with chickenpox. What interventions should the nurse implement to manage the patient’s condition effectively? Select all that apply. A Monitor vital signs, fluid intake and output, weight, and skin integrity.B Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects.C Encourage contact with pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals

The nurse is admitting a male client who takes lithium carbonate twice a day. Which information should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? A.Five-pound (2.3 kg) weight gain. B.Nausea and vomiting. C.Short-term memory loss. D.Depressed affect. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Nausea and vomiting. Explanation: When admitting

A nurse is documenting the progress notes of a client who has chronic pain. The nurse uses the DAR format to record the data, action, and response. Which of the following is an example of a data entry in the DAR format? A Administered ibuprofen 400 mg orally as prescribed.B Reports pain relief and requests

After performing a head-to-toe assessment for a client with Addison’s disease, the nurse reports findings to the healthcare provider. The findings include moist mucous membranes, strong palpable peripheral pulses, and blood pressure 132/88 mm Hg. The client verbalizes understanding of the illness and importance of taking medications every day. Which action should the nurse implement?A.Make

Which type of transmission-based precaution is used for a client with a diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection? A Airborne precautionsB Droplet precautionsC Contact precautionsD Standard precautions The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C: Contact precautions. Explanation: Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection is a significant concern in healthcare settings due to its

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about circumcision care with the parent of an infant who just underwent a Plastibell circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I will apply antibiotic ointment to my baby’s penis.” B.“I will make sure that my baby’s diaper is applied snugly.” C.“I

A nurse is educating the parents of a newborn about the Plastibell circumcision technique. Which piece of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.The Plastibell will be removed 4 hours after the procedure. B.Yellow exudate will form at the surgical site in 24 hours. C.Notify the provider if the end of your baby’s

A nurse is preparing to administer benztropine 2 mg IM every 12 hr to a client who is experiencing an extrapyramidal reaction. Available is benztropine 1 mg/mL for injection. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not