A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse follow to ensure proper client identification? A.Check the client’s blood type and crossmatch it against the provider’s orders. B.Ask the client to state their blood type prior to beginning blood administration. C.Compare information on the […]

The client’s 24-hour urine output is 750 mL and an amber color, oral intake is 1700 mL, and the weight has increased 3 kilograms in 2 days.The client is irritable and states “I have a headache.” Which laboratory value most correlates with these signs and symptoms? A.Hemoglobin 15.3 mg/dL. B.Serum Osmolality 265 mOsm/Kg. C.Serum Sodium

A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an initial visit. In reviewing her childbearing history, the client indicated that she has delivered premature twins, one full-term baby, and has had no abortions. Which GTPAL should the nurse document in this client’s record? A.4-1-2-0-3 B.3-1-1-0-3 C.2-1-2-1-2 D.3-1-2-0-3 The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The

The nurse is developing a plan of care for an older client with hypertension who reports chest pain on exertion. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client? A.The nurse will call the client weekly to monitor the client’s blood pressure and symptoms. B.The nurse will encourage the client

The nurse is reviewing a client’s history which reveals that the client has had an oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurred before puberty. The nurse interprets this as which of the following? A.Acromegaly. B.Gigantism. C.Dwarfism. D.Simmonds disease. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Gigantism. Explanation: Gigantism is a condition

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal.Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?. A.Bradycardia B.Diarrhea. C.Hypokinesis. D.Meiosis. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: B. Diarrhea Explanation: Opioid withdrawal occurs when a person who has been using opioids for a prolonged period either reduces

A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply). A.Avoid bubble baths. B.Watch for manifestations of infection. C.Empty the bladder completely with each void. D.Wipe perineal area front to back. E.Wear cotton underpants. The

A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has Alzheimer’s disease about caring for the client at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Cover electrical outlets in the client’s home with tape. B.Hang a monthly calendar in the client’s bedroom. C.Keep the client’s bedroom dark at night. D.Place a

A community health nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has dementia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse tell the family to expect? A.Decreased display of emotions B.Forgetfulness gradually progressing to disorientation C.Personality traits that are opposite of original traits D.Decreased auditory and visual acuity The Correct Answer and

Which of the following sentences requires citation? A.At our school, we only learned about a fraction of the political and economic complexities of the American Civil War. B.I would wager that most students in the United States will be able to tell you that the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861 started the American Civil