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: Growth hormone (GH) plays […]

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

A client who has a blood glucose level of 800 mg/dL is to receive insulin intravenously. Which form of insulin is safe for intravenous administration? A.Insulin aspart (Novo Log). B.Insulin glargine (Lantus). C.Insulin lispro (Humalog). D.Insulin regular (Humulin-R). The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: D. Insulin regular (Humulin-R). Explanation: When managing

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and is taking propranolol.Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?. A.“I should expect to develop a slight cough while taking this medication.”. B.“I will sit on the side of the bed before I stand up.”. C.“I will

This pathogen organism can be difficult to treat due to its resistance to treatment and can progress into blood, bone, lung, or skin infections that may be life-threatening. Which type of infectious disease is described? A CytomegalovirusB MRSAC TuberculosisD AIDS The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).

The nurse enters a client’s room to find that his abdominal wound has eviscerated. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?A.Apply a sterile normal saline dressing B.Use sterile gloves to replace the protruding parts C.Administer IV antibiotics STAT D.Place the client in reverse Trendelenburg position The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an external fixation device in place to treat an open fracture of the tibia and fibula. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A.Apply 4.5 kg (10 lb) traction weight to the distal end of the fixator. B.Monitor the

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 5 days old.Medical History History of maternal opioid use prior to pregnancy and prescribed methadone use during pregnancy. Maternal and neonatal positive urine drug screens for methadone. Newborn is exhibiting clinical findings of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Which statement would be correct for a patient with type 2 diabetes who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia? A. the patient must receive insulin therapy to prevent ketoacidosis B. the patient has islet cell antibodies that have destroyed the pancreas’s ability to produce insulin C. the patient may have sufficient endogenous insulin to

A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Refer the client to a support group for clients who have eating disorders. B.Instruct the client about effective coping strategies C.Observe the client during and after meals. D.Suggest that the client assist with meal