A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed? A PreschoolerB Older adulthoodC School-ageD Young adulthood The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D) Young adulthood. Explanation: Schizophrenia is […]

A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client? A.Buprenorphine B.Naltrexone C.Disulfiram D.Bupropion The correct answer and Explanation is : For a client experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal, the medication

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is working on a skilled nursing unit is diagnosed with hepatitis A (HVA). Two weeks later, a nurse complains of headache, nausea, anorexia, arthralgia, and low-grade fever. Which action should the nurse-manager take next? A.Observe the nurse for jaundice and icterus sclera. B.Review the immunization status of all unit

A patient has started taking clopidogrel (Plavix) after experiencing a transient ischemic attack. What adverse effects are associated with this drug? (Select all that apply)A.Constipation B.Bruising C.Rash D.Headache E.Diarrhea The correct answer and Explanation is : The adverse effects associated with clopidogrel (Plavix) include: B. BruisingC. RashD. Headache Explanation: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication used

A patient’s blood pressure suddenly drops from 132/82 to 104/52. The nurse notes that the patient’s skin is pale and the patient appears ready to faint. What is the priority action of the nurse? A.Report the findings to the health care provider immediately. B.Check the patient’s apical rate to check for a pulse deficit. C.Immediately

A nurse in a provider’s office returns a telephone call by the end of the day, as promised, to a client who is worried about the outcome of a laboratory test. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following ethical principles?A.Justice. B.Nonmaleficence. C.Fidelity. D.Autonomy. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is

A nurse is preparing to administer corticosteroids to a client with HELLP syndrome who is 32 weeks pregnant. What is the rationale for this intervention? A.To reduce inflammation in the liver B.To accelerate fetal lung maturity C.To increase maternal blood pressure D.To prevent fetal growth restriction E.None The correct answer and Explanation is : The

A nurse is planning to obtain a 12-lead ECG for a client who has a history of cardiac dysrhythmias. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A.Assist the client to the orthopneic position. B.Instruct the client to remain as still as possible during the recording. C.Attach a blood pressure cuff to

While assessing an older adult client, the nurse notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the client’s bed elevated 45 degrees. What does this finding indicate? A.Jugular vein atherosclerosis B.Increased fluid volume C.Decreased fluid volume D.Incompetent jugular vein valves The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Increased fluid

The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client with pyelonephritis who has urgency and burning while urinating. Which finding indicates an expected response when the nurse percusses the costovertebral angle? A.Audible thud without pain. B.Rigidity and firmness. C.Rebound tenderness. D.Sharp, severe pain. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: