A nurse is inserting a short peripheral IV catheter for a client who requires IV fluids.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A.Initiate IV access on the palmar side of the client’s wrist. B.Insert a larger gauge IV catheter to prevent phlebitis. C.Choose the client’s dominant arm for IV access whenever possible. D.Select a […]

A nurse is assessing a client who has lactose intolerance. Which of the following will the nurse recognize as clinical findings associated with lactose intolerance? Select all that apply: A.abdominal distention B.visible peristalsis C.hypoactive bowel sounds D.occasional diarrhea E.flatus The correct answer and Explanation is : For a client with lactose intolerance, the clinical findings

A nurse is reviewing a client’s medical record and notes that the client is taking tamoxifen.The nurse should identify that tamoxifen is used to treat which of the following conditions? A. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.B. Endometriosis.C. Breast cancer.D. Polycystic ovary syndrome. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Breast cancer. Tamoxifen is

A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parents of a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Maintain a flexible daily schedule for the child B.Use a reward system to modify the child’s behavior C.Provide a variety of family members to care for the

A nurse is caring for a client with acute pyelonephritis. Which area should the nurse percuss to assess for pain related to pyelonephritis? A.McBurney’s point on the abdomen B.Psoas sign at the knee C.Rovsing’s Sign on the abdomen D.costovertebral angle (CVA) on the back The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is

A male client with coronary heart disease is informed by the healthcare provider that his cholesterol levels are significantly elevated and he needs to change his diet and lifestyle. The client emphatically states that he is not going to change his eating habits. What action should the nurse implement in response to the client’s unwillingness

A client with intestinal obstruction has a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction and is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of lactated Ringer’s at 100 mL/hour.Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? Reference Range: Potassium (3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L). A.24-hour intake at the current

A nurse is collecting data from a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A Head circumference increased by 2 cm since last visitB Weight increased by 50% since birthC Length increased by 25% since birthD BMI increased by 5% since last visit The

A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who has a history of seeking counseling for relationship problems. The client shows the nurse multiple superficial selfinflicted lacerations on their forearms. The nurse should identify these behaviors as characteristics of which of the following personality disorders? A.Borderline B.Antisocial C.Paranoid D.Histrionic The correct answer

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) . A.Preoccupation with details. B.Manipulative behaviors. C.Splitting. D.Impulsiveness. E.Lack of empathy. The correct answer and Explanation is : For a client with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), the expected findings include: