A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine (methergine). Which of the following findings indicates that the medication was effective? A.Report of absent breast pain B.Increase in lochia C.Increase in blood pressure D.Fundus firm to palpation The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Fundus firm […]
A nurse is evaluating the crutch-walking technique of a client who is required to keep weight off their right leg. Which of the following is the proper crutch gait for this client? A.Four-point. B.Three-point. C.Two-point. D.Swing-through. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Three-point. Explanation: The three-point gait is specifically
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following should the nurse assess first? A.A client who has Alzheimer’s disease and bacterial pneumonia with newly onset restlessness B.A client who is newly admitted with diabetes mellitus and whose fasting blood glucose level is 200 mg/dL C.A client who is 24 hr postoperative following
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A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died 3 years ago and reports that they are still unable to accept the loss.The nurse should identify that the client has manifestations of which of the following types of grief?A.Prolonged grief. B.Uncomplicated grief. C.Anticipatory grief. D.Disenfranchised grief. The correct answer and Explanation is : The
The type of grief that happens before the actual loss is known as: A.Brain death B.anticipatory C.bereavement D.dysfunction The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. anticipatory. Anticipatory grief refers to the feelings of sadness, mourning, or grief experienced before an actual loss occurs. This type of grief often arises when
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A nurse is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Decreased sense of balance B.Nighttime urinary incontinence C.Heightened sense of pain D.Increased nighttime sleeping The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Correct Answer: A. Decreased sense of balance Explanation: In older adults, a decreased sense of balance is a
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A nurse is caring for a client who has cervical cancer and is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Limit time for visitors to 2 hr per day. B.Instruct visitors to remain 6 feet from the client. C.Discard the radioactive device in the client’s trash can. D.Keep soiled bed linens
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What is one example of a cartilaginous joint? A.Hyaline Cartilage joints in the maxilla. B.None. C.Fibrous Cartilage joints in the Skull. D.Hyaline Cartilage joints in the ribs. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: D. Hyaline Cartilage joints in the ribs. Explanation: Cartilaginous joints are a type of joint where the
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about delegation to assistive personnel (AP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“After a task is delegated, the accountability for the task belongs to the AP.” B.“Delegation permits a designated individual to meet a goal on your behalf.” C.“Discharge
A nurse working in a community clinic is talking with an older adult client who states that their life has no purpose. The nurse should identify that the client is in which of the following stages of Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development? A.Ego integrity vs. despair. B.Generativity vs. self-absorption. C.Identity vs. role confusion. D.Intimacy vs.