Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of […]

A client who has Graves’ disease is prescribed methimazole.Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months? A.Weight loss. B.Increase in pulse rate. C.Increased sleeping. D.Warmer skin. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Weight loss. Explanation: Methimazole

A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?A.The client’s blood pressure is within the expected reference range. B.The client’s legs are not swollen. C.The client reports a recent weight loss D.The client

When a nurse obtains an unusually low blood pressure measurement for a client whose blood pressure is generally elevated, she considers the possibility of a problem with her technique. Which of the following sources of error should she consider as a possible cause of the low reading? A.Wrapping the cuff too loosely around the client’s

A client experiencing an acute dystonic reaction presents with a laryngeal spasm. Which treatment should the nurse prepare? A.Intravenous administration of benztropine. B.Oral administration of divalproex. C.Intravenous administration of isotonic crystalloid fluid. D.Oral administration of lorazepam. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Intravenous administration of benztropine. Explanation: An acute

A nurse is assessing a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD). What are some common psychological signs of RAD?A Aggression and violence.B Lack of trust and empathy.C Growth retardation and malnutrition.D Lack of involvement in social activities. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B: Lack of trust and empathy. Reactive

Subtract: 7 7/10-3 4/5 = A.4 3/5 B.4 1/10 C.3 9/10 D.11 5/10 The correct answer and Explanation is : To solve the subtraction (7 \frac{7}{10} – 3 \frac{4}{5}), follow these steps: So the result of (7 \frac{7}{10} – 3 \frac{4}{5}) is (3 \frac{9}{10}), which corresponds to option C. Explanation: This approach ensures accuracy and

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide? A.Monosaccharides are composed of two sugar molecules while disaccharides are composed of a single sugar molecule. B.Monosaccharides are simple sugars that cannot be further broken down into simpler sugars while disaccharides are composed of two simple sugars. C.Monosaccharides are only found in plants while disaccharides

A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension who is receiving propranolol. Which of the following findings requires the nurse’s intervention? A.Heart rate of 56/min B.Sa02 95% on 2 L/min of oxygen C.Respirations 22/min D.Blood pressure 106/68 mm Hg The correct answer and Explanation is : In this scenario, the finding that requires the nurse’s

A client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg is on a heparin protocol. What is the most crucial intervention for the nurse to include in this client’s care plan? A.Monitor for bleeding side effects related to heparin therapy. B.Promote movement to prevent a pulmonary embolism. C.Check blood pressure and heart rate