Which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized when providing care to a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder? A.Social isolation RUT inability to relate to others B.Risk for suicide R/T altered thought C.Altered sensory perception RUT increased levels of anxiety D.Risk for violence: directed toward others R/T suspicious thoughts The correct answer and Explanation is : […]

A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder brings up a conflict with the staff in a community meeting and develops a following of clients who unreasonably demand modification of unit rules. How can the nursing staff best handle this situation? A.Maintain consistency of care by open communication to avoid staff manipulation B.Maintain unit order by

Which of the following is the atomic number of an atom that has 12 protons and 12 neutrons? A.24 B.12 C.1 D.144 The correct answer and Explanation is : The atomic number of an atom is defined as the number of protons in its nucleus. Given that the atom in question has 12 protons, its

What leads to a rigid abdomen in peritonitis?A.Impaction of stool in the large intestine B.Fluid is pushing against the abdominal wall C.Increased gas causes abdominal distention D.Inflammation and abdominal muscle spasm The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Inflammation and abdominal muscle spasm. Explanation: Peritonitis is an inflammation of the

The nurse is comparing the effectiveness of two smoking cessation programs, Program A and Program B, which were designed for adolescent clients who reported smoking for one year or longer. Adolescents in three high schools in the American southeast were randomly assigned to one of the two study programs. Significantly more adolescents stopped smoking after

A nurse is collecting a blood pressure (BP) reading from a client who is sitting in a chair. The nurse determines that the client’s BP is 158/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Request that another nurse check the client’s BP in 30 min. B.Reposition the client supine and recheck

A nurse is preparing to check a client’s blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Use a cuff with a width that is about 60% of the client’s arm circumference. B.Apply the cuff above the client’s antecubital fossa. C.Have the client sit with his arm resting above the level of his

A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? A.Increased BUN B.Increased urine ketones C.Decreased urine specific gravity D.Decreased Hgb The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Increased BUN. Explanation Fluid volume deficit, also known as dehydration or hypovolemia,

The practical nurse (PN) is observing a newly hired PN who is preparing to administer a liquid medication via a client’s feeding tube system as seen in the picture. What action should the PN take? A Demonstrate how to administer medication via a feeding tube.B Confirm that the medication is only administered once dailyC Determine

The nurse is caring for a patient with hyponatremia.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate? A.Encouraging the patient to consume a low-sodium diet. B.Administering intravenous fluids with a high sodium content. C.Administering a diuretic medication to increase urine output. D.Encouraging the patient to increase fluid intake. The correct answer and Explanation is : The