A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention? A.Development of subcutaneous emphysema B.Chest tube eyelets not visible C.Continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber D.Presence of tidal […]
A nurse is educating a client about the main symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) What is the primary characteristic of this symptom?A. Mood swings.B. Difficulty concentrating.C. Muscle pain.D. Chest pain. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Difficulty concentrating. Explanation: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized
The nurse assesses a client with petechiae and ecchymosis scattered across the arms and legs. Which laboratory result should the nurse review? A.White blood cell count. B.Platelet count. C.Red blood cell count. D.Hemoglobin levels. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Platelet count. Explanation: Petechiae and ecchymosis are both types
A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has severe dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?A.Blood pressure 94/68 mm Hg B.Urinary output 30 mL/hr C.Respiratory rate 24/min D.Heart rate 152/min The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Heart rate 152/min. In a child with severe
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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation. The client tells the nurse that she felt fluttering movements in her abdomen 3 days ago. The nurse should interpret this finding as which of the following? A.Quickening B.Ballottement C.Chloasma D.Lightening The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is
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A nurse on a labor and delivery unit is providing teaching to a client who plans to use hypnosis to control labor pain. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include? A.“Hypnosis can be beneficial if you practiced it during the prenatal period.”. B.“Hypnosis does not work for controlling pain associated with
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in labor and whose membranes ruptured 6 hr ago. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client? A.Monitor for infection. B.Position the client supine. C.Obtain consent for a cesarean birth. D.Prepare for a forceps delivery. The correct answer and
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and experiences abruptio placenta. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A Hypertension.B Uterine tenderness.C Fetal tachycardia.D Leukorrhea. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B: Uterine tenderness. Explanation: Abruptio placenta, or placental abruption, is a serious condition
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A client received midazolam 2 mg and morphine sulfate 4 mg for a liver biopsy. After the procedure, the nurse positions the client on the right side and monitors the vital signs. Which is the physiological reason for the nurse’s intervention? A. Provide pressure over the biopsy site.B. Keep the client from aspirating.C. Lessen the
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking echinacea as an alternative therapy for treatment. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the treatment has been effective? A.The client’s arthritis pain has improved. B.The client is sleeping through the night. C.The client’s leg wound is healing. D.The client’s blood