While percussing the borders of the heart, the nurse picks up an area of dullness beginning at the 5th left intercostal space and moving upward to the 2nd left intercostal space at the sternal border. What do these findings indicate? A.Expected finding. B.Cardiac atrophy. C.Benign variation. D.Cardiac enlargement. The correct answer and Explanation is : […]
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Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system: A.Is not essential to life. B.Takes only seconds. C.May have a longer-lasting effect. D.Does not use receptors. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: C. May have a longer-lasting effect. Explanation: The endocrine system and the nervous system are two critical systems in
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A nurse is teaching a client how to manage edema following knee replacement surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Apply ice packs for 15 minutes every hour. B.Elevate the affected leg above the heart level. C.Consume nutrition-dense foods first. D.Wear compression stockings during the day. The correct answer
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A nurse is preparing to administer belimumab 10 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 136 lb. Available is belimumab 80 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The correct
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effects of the medication? A.Constipation B.Weight loss C.Bruising D.Blurred vision The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Bruising. Explanation: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication
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A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed clopidogrel, an antiplatelet drug, to prevent recurrent stroke. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A.“You should avoid taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while on this medication.” B.“You should report any signs of bleeding,
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Limit family member visits 30 min per day. B.Give the dosimeter badge to the oncoming nurse at the end of the shift. C.Apply a second pair of gloves before touching the client’s implant
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The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin sodium 80 mg subcutaneously twice daily. The nurse is preparing a preloaded 1 mL syringe labeled, ‘enoxaparin sodium injection, USP 60 mg/0.6 mL’. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To
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A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving dopamine IV to treat left ventricular failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect? A.Systolic blood pressure is increased B.Radial heart rate is increased C.Cardiac output is reduced D.Urine output is reduced The correct answer
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates concrete thinking? A.I am aware that each problem has only one solution. B.I am a prophet of the most high judge. C.The voices tell me that I must avoid large crowds. D.I know that you are trying
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