A nurse is conducting education on urinary incontinence at a senior center.

A nurse is conducting education on urinary incontinence at a senior center. The nurse is discussing lifestyle changes that are associated with an improvement in urinary incontinence. The nurse includes which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.) A.Increase in physical activity B.Blood sugar control C.Smoking cessation D.Weight reduction The Correct answer and Explanation […]

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A nurse is assisting with a community health presentation about home safety precautions when there is an outdoor chemical disaster nearby.

A nurse is assisting with a community health presentation about home safety precautions when there is an outdoor chemical disaster nearby. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Open the dampers of fireplaces. B.Turn on ceiling fans and air conditioners. C.Cover heat registers with plastic and tape. D.Exit the home as quickly as

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The nurse identifies the problem of Fluid Volume Excess for a patient.

The nurse identifies the problem of Fluid Volume Excess for a patient. Which assessment finding validates this problem? A.Urine specific gravity 1.012. B.+4 Pedal pulses. C.Respiratory rate 20/minute. D.Potassium level 3.8 mEq/L. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Urine specific gravity 1.012. Explanation: Fluid Volume Excess (FVE), or hypervolemia, occurs

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A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client following a right mastectomy.

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client following a right mastectomy. Which of the following veins should the nurse select when initiating IV therapy? A.The cephalic vein on the back of the right hand. B.The cephalic vein in the left distal forearm. C.The basilic vein in the right antecubital fossa.

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A nurse is providing change-of-shift report to another nurse for a client using the Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation (ISBARR) communication tool.

A nurse is providing change-of-shift report to another nurse for a client using the Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation (ISBARR) communication tool. Which of the following information should the nurse include as part of the situation component of this communication tool?A.Medical condition B.Treatment C.Vital signs D.List of medications The Correct answer and Explanation is:

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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about foot care.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Soak feet twice daily. B.Wear clean cotton socks every day. C.Round the edges of toenails when trimming. D.Use moisturizing lotion between the toes. E.undefined The Correct

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The nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1.5 mg IV to an anxious preoperative client.

The nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1.5 mg IV to an anxious preoperative client. The medication is available in a 2 mg/mL. vial. Which action should the nurse perform with the remainder of the medication? A.Withdraw the medication into a syringe and label it with the client’s name. B.Throw the vial into the trash

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