A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is at risk for developing foot drop due to immobility. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan? A.Flex the client’s feet using pillows. B.Support the client’s feet with foot boots. C.Place a hand roll under […]
Which of the following percentages is equivalent to the fraction below? 5/8 A.1.6% B.6.25% C.62.5% D.160% The correct answer and Explanation is : To find the percentage equivalent of the fraction ( \frac{5}{8} ), you need to convert the fraction into a percentage. Here’s a step-by-step explanation: Thus, the correct answer is C. 62.5%.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new ascending colostomy. Which of the following comments by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.I will irrigate the colostomy every day. B.I will notify my doctor if the stoma starts to look purple. C.I will no longer be able to eat
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A nurse is assessing the coping strategies of a client who has recently retired.Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client is using compensation as a defense mechanism?A.“Since I retired, I have entered many gardening competitions.” B.“I’m so glad I’ve retired because the work was making me sick and depressed.” C.“I
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe? A.Risperidone B.Methadone C.Lithium carbonate D.Disulfiram The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Methadone. Methadone is commonly used in the management of opioid withdrawal and opioid
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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newborn who is experiencing heroin withdrawal. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? A.Methadone B.Meperidine C.Hydromorphone D.Fentanyl The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Methadone. Explanation: Newborns experiencing heroin withdrawal are diagnosed with Neonatal
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sulfa allergy. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? A.Celecoxib B.Atorvastatin C.Prednisone D.Digoxin The correct answer and Explanation is : The nurse should clarify the prescription for Celecoxib. Explanation: Celecoxib (Celebrex) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat
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A nurse is evaluating teaching a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I’ll rinse my mouth after taking this medication.” B.“I’ll take this medication when I get an asthma attack.” C.“I use a spacer device when
The nurse observes the client experiencing a panic attack in the day room in the behavioral health unit. Which is the priority action by the nurse? A.Educate the client in ways to prevent a future panic attack. B.Take the client for a walk around the unit C.Stay with the client and maintain a safe environment
A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a patient who is experiencing fluid volume excess. Upon examination of the patient’s legs, the nurse documents: Pitting edema; 8-mm pit. Pit remained for 4 minutes after pressing. What grade of edema has this nurse documented? A.2+ Pitting Edema B.3+ Pitting Edema C.1+ Non-Pitting Edema D.4+ Pitting