A nurse is assisting with a community program to educate adolescents about contraception. After the class, a 15-year-old girl asks the nurse which method is best for her to use. Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing response? A “The doctor can best help you with that after your physical examination.”B “Before I […]

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment. Which of the following would be considered objective data? A.Dietary history from patient B.Patient complaint of weight loss C.Body Mass Index (BMI) D.Patient history of alcohol intake The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Body Mass Index (BMI). Explanation: In a nutritional assessment,

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a client who is professional dancer. Which issue reported by the client should alert the nurse to perform further assessment? A.Sweaty palms. B.Bunions. C.Dry skin. D.Fatigue. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Fatigue. Explanation: When performing a nutritional assessment on a

A nurse is caring for a client who has a cloudy, opaque area over the lens of one eye.The nurse should identify that this is a manifestation of which of the following visual impairments? A.Cataracts. B.Diabetic retinopathy. C.Glaucoma. D.Macular degeneration. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Cataracts. Explanation: Cataracts

The nurse is listening to the breath sounds of young adult client with severe asthma. The nurse recognizes that air passing through narrowed bronchioles would produce which of these adventitious sounds? A.Wheezes B.Whispered pectoriloquy C.Bronchial sounds D.Bronchophony The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Wheezes. Explanation: Wheezes are high-pitched, continuous

A nurse is teaching a client about congenital heart diseases. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education? A “Congenital heart diseases are acquired during childhood due to infections or lifestyle factors.”B “These heart conditions are present from birth and may affect the heart’s structure or function.”C “Some congenital heart diseases can

A patient is taking guaifenesin as part of treatment for a sinus infection. Which instruction will the nurse include during patient teaching? A.Report symptoms that last longer than 2 days. B.Report clear-colored sputum to the prescriber. C.Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery because of the sedating effects. D.Increase fluid intake to help loosen

A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions? A.Reduces inflammation B.Dries mucous membranes C.Stimulates secretions D.Suppresses the urge to cough The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Stimulates secretions.

Which of the following properties of water explains its solvent abilities for certain substances? A.Polarity of water molecules B.High specific heat C.High surface tension D.Kinetic energy of liquid water molecules The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Polarity of water molecules. Explanation: Water is often referred to as the “universal solvent,”

A slice of apple left on a table slowly goes brown due to an enzymatic reaction. Dipping the apple slice in lemon juice prevents it from browning Which of the following best explains this result? A.Lemon juice has enzymes which reverse the browning reaction B.Lemon juice has a pH which inactivates the enzymes C.Lemon juice