A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan? A.“You will need to take an antiviral medication for 6 months.” B.“You will need cryotherapy for 1 to 2 weeks,” C.“You will need three follow-up blood tests within a 24-month […]
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A nurse is applying soft limb restraints to a child who is acting aggressively toward staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Tie the restraints to the side rails of the child’s bed. B.Request that the provider renew the prescription for restraints every 48 hr. C.Secure the restraints with a quick-release knot.
The client with acute pancreatitis asks why she is taking omeprazole. What is the nurse’s best response? A.“Nutrients will be more easily absorbed from your bowel.” B.“Carbohydrate digestion will be improved with this medication.” C.“This medication will decrease gastric acid secretion.” D.“The risk of infection in your pancreas will be reduced.” The correct answer and
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A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a spinal cord injury (SCI) following a motor vehicle collision.Which nurse should be contacted to coordinate the progression of the client’s care? A.Neurology unit supervisor. B.Adult nurse practitioner. C.Nurse case manager. D.Risk management nurse. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation? A.Increased blood pressure B.Hyperactive bowel sounds C.Bradycardia D.Sudden abdominal pain The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Sudden abdominal pain.
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A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Apply pressure to the lacrimal punctum after administering the drops. B.Position the child side-lying on the bed before administering the drops. C.Wipe from the outer to the inner canthus after administering the drops. D.Flush the
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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has COPD.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?A Plan to have the client lay down for 1 hr after meals.B Instruct the client to use pursed-lip breathing.C Encourage the client to use the upper chest
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Which term is used to indicate the bending of a joint? A.Eversion B.Circumduction C.Extension D.Flexion The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Flexion. Explanation: Flexion is a fundamental movement in human anatomy and physiology that involves the bending of a joint, resulting in a decrease in the angle between two
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A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who takes digoxin.The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A.Yellow Sclera. B.Blurred vision. C.Frequent swallowing. D.Bleeding gums. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Blurred vision. Explanation: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside commonly used to
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Order: cephalexin (Keflex) 0.5 gp.o. qid. Available: cephalexin (Keflex) 250 mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? The correct answer and Explanation is : To determine how many capsules of cephalexin (Keflex) to administer, we first need to convert the ordered dosage into milligrams. The order is for 0.5 grams (gp.o. qid). Thus,
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