The client has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and is being educated on types of food to include in his diet

The client has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and is being educated on types of food to include in his diet. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?A.Noncompliance, related to dietary regime B.Deficient knowledge, related to need for altered lifestyle C.Impaired health maintenance, related to the effects of drug therapy D.Self-care deficit, related […]

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A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Which statement by the nurse is correct regarding the purpose of CPR?A “CPR is used to restore normal breathing in individuals who have stopped breathing.”B “CPR is primarily performed to stop all heart rhythms and allow the heart to restart on

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A nurse is assessing a client who has suspected appendicitis.

A nurse is assessing a client who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?(Select all that apply.). A.Elevated WBC Count. B.Elevated amylase level. C.Rebound tenderness. D.Ascites. E.Anorexia. The Correct answer and Explanation is: In the case of suspected appendicitis, the following manifestations should be expected: A. Elevated WBC Count.C. Rebound

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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 40 weeks gestation and is in active labor.

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 40 weeks gestation and is in active labor. The client has 6 cm of cervical dilation and 100% cervical effacement. The nurse obtains the client’s blood pressure reading as 82/52 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform? A.Assist the client

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A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for the treatment of a femur fracture

A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for the treatment of a femur fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Position the weights on the traction so they are touching the head of the client’s bed B.Encourage isometric exercises every 8 hr C.Administer pain medication to the client

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The nurse prepares to administer metoprolol to a patient with chronic stable angina.

The nurse prepares to administer metoprolol to a patient with chronic stable angina. What is a priority assessment before the administration of this medication? A.Temperature B.Urinary function C.Respiratory rate D.Heart rate The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Heart rate. Before administering metoprolol, a beta-blocker commonly used to manage chronic stable

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To evaluate the patient’s level of Consciousness (LOC)

To evaluate the patient’s level of Consciousness (LOC), the nurse will: A.Check turgor. B.Check for pupillary response. C.Observe for awake and alertness. D.Auscultate temporal artery. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Observe for awake and alertness. Explanation Evaluating a patient’s level of consciousness (LOC) is crucial in nursing and

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The nurse is caring for a client on a ventilator from complications of pneumonia

The nurse is caring for a client on a ventilator from complications of pneumonia. The nurse observes the low-pressure ventilator alarm and a pulse oximetry reading of 85%. What should be the nurse’s first action? A.Suction the client’s endotracheal tube B.Add air to the pilot balloon on the endotracheal tube C.Providing ventilation with a bag-valve-mask

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The patient’s condition was labile, so the nurses were told to keep a careful watch over him

Select the meaning of the word in Bold in the sentence. The patient’s condition was labile, so the nurses were told to keep a careful watch over him. A.With a high fever B.Rapidly changing C.Extremely painful D.Suicidal The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Rapidly changing. In medical contexts, the term

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