A nurse is building a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the orientation phase of the relationship? A.Determine previous coping skills used by the client. B.Facilitate the client’s problem-solving skillls C.Assist the client in expressing alternative behaviours. D.Establish the responsibilities of the […]

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client? A.Posting swallowing precautions at the head of the client’s bed B.Noting changes in the treatment plan in the client’s medical

A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of an older adult client who has osteoporosis. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene? A.The hot water heater is set to 47° C (117° F). B.Grab bars are installed in the shower. C.There is an area rug covering a tile floor. D.Prescriptions

A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for alendronate 70 mg PO once per week upon waking to be taken 30 min before food, fluids, or medication with a client who has osteoporosis. The client is to remain upright for 30 min after administration. How should the nurse interpret this prescription for the client? A.Take

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has genital herpes.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?A.“You will no longer be infectious once you have completed a course of antibiotics.” B.“You should increase fluid intake to relieve dysuria.” C.“You should have the lesions drained as they appear.” D.“You should

A nurse is assessing a client who is 75 years old and has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A Decreased urinary frequency.B Increased urine concentration.C Decreased bladder capacity.D Increased kidney size. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C: Decreased bladder capacity.

A client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a simple goiter, and levothyroxine sodium is prescribed. Which symptoms indicate to the nurse that the prescribed dosage is too high for this client?A.Palpitations and shortness of breath. B.Bradycardia and constipation. C.Muscle cramping and dry, flushed skin. D.Lethargy and lack of appetite. The Correct answer

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating they had a sudden, severe headache. The client’s vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F). Which of

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. The client’s vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F).

A client with cystic fibrosis (CF) is concerned about how this condition affects their body.The client asks, “Why does CF lead to the production of thick mucus in the lungs and other organs?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?A.“The CFTR gene mutation causes excessive water transport in the body.” B.“CF results