A male client with a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate daily. The client informed the school nurse of the desire to live away from home to attend college after graduating in one month. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the client and his family? A.A The client should […]

A young adult client with a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate daily. The client informed the school nurse of the desire to live away from home to attend college after graduating in one month. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the client and his family? A.The client should

When should the nurse conduct an Allen’s test? A.Just before arterial blood gasses are drawn peripherally. B.Prior to attempting a cardiac output calculation. C.To assess for presence of a deep vein thrombus in the leg. D.When pulmonary artery pressures are obtained. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: A. Just before

A nurse is educating a client with chronic pancreatitis about managing pain. What non-pharmacological intervention should the nurse recommend?A.Application of a heating pad to the abdomen B.Administering over-the-counter pain relievers regularly C.Consuming high-fat foods to alleviate discomfort D.Limiting physical activity to reduce pain The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: A.

Which subjective assessment data supports the nurse’s conclusion that a client is experiencing orthopnea? A.“I cough a lot at night and it keeps me up half the night.” B.“I sleep on three pillows at night.” C.” have multiple attacks of wheezing almost daily.” D.“It doesn’t take much activity before I’m out of breath.” The correct

A nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment on an older adult. What normal Physiological changes of aging does the nurse expect? A.Select all that apply. B.Arthritis C.Widened Gait D.Kyphosis E.Slowed movement. F.Muscle atrophy The correct answer and Explanation is : For an older adult undergoing a musculoskeletal assessment, the nurse would anticipate several normal physiological

A nurse in a mental health facility is assessing a client. The client has a medical history of major depressive disorder for 20 years, anxiety disorder, suicide ideation during teenage years, and psychotherapy for the past 10 years with a therapist.The client’s mother committed suicide when the client was 25 years of age, and the

A client who has major depressive disorder states to the nurse that he and his family would be better off if he were gone. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority response? A.“Are you thinking of harming yourself?” B.“Do you really think your family would be better off without you?” C.“When did you first

An athlete is ordering new running shoes online from a European shoe company, in US sizes, she normally wears a size & or 8.5. depending on the centimeters long. Depending on the brand of shoes. In order to makes sure she orders the correct size from the European she company, she measures her foot, and

A nurse is caring for a client with HELLP syndrome who is receiving a blood transfusion. What nursing interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. A.Monitor vital signs and urine output B.Administer corticosteroids as prescribed C.Check for signs of fluid overload or transfusion reaction D.Encourage oral intake of fluids and electrolytes E.Maintain