Which is associated with bulimia nervosa? A.Very low BMI B.Decreased size of parotid glands C.Calluses on the hands and fingers (Russell’s sign) D.Fluid and electrolyte overload The Correct answer and Explanation is: C. Calluses on the hands and fingers (Russell’s sign) Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed […]
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Instructions: Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr (The equipment used is programmable in whole mL/hr). Order: 3,600 mL of D5W in 24 hr by infusion pump. A.75 mL/hr B.50 mL/hr C.60ml/hr D.150 mL/hr The Correct answer and Explanation is: To calculate the flow rate in mL/hr for administering 3,600 mL of D5W (5% dextrose in
Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr. (The equipment used is programmable in whole mL/hr). Order: 100 mL 0.45% NS in 45 minutes by infusion pump. Calculate the rate in mL/hr. A.145 mL/hr B.133 mL/hr C.125 mL/hr D.145 mL/hr The Correct answer and Explanation is: To calculate the flow rate in mL/hr for the infusion, follow
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A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized for the treatment of severe depression. Which of the following nursing approaches is therapeutic to include in the client’s plan of care? A.Giving the client choices of activities. B.Playing a game of chess with the client. C.Encouraging decision-making. D.Spending time sitting with the client. The
A nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck’s traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A.Position weights against the foot of the bed, B.Examine the skin under the traction splint. C.Monitor peripheral pulses in the affected extremity. D.Assess the temperature of the affected extremity. E.just
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Which description of a stool is characteristic of intussusception? A.“Currant jelly” stools B.Loose, foul smelling stools C.Hard stools positive for guaiac D.Ribbon-like stools The Correct answer and Explanation is: The characteristic description of stool associated with intussusception is A. “Currant jelly” stools. Intussusception is a condition where a part of the intestine telescopes into an
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The nurse is reviewing research articles about ‘sentinel events’ in health care.Which is an example of a ‘sentinel event?”.A.The nurse mistakenly calls the patient’s daughter “your wife.”. B.A surgical procedure performed on the wrong leg of a patient. C.The surgical procedure is postponed by 30 minutes. D.The nurse fails to raise the bed to a
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Which of the following is the mostly likely weight of a pencil? A.25 kg B.25 cm C.25 mg D.25 g The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: D. 25 g Explanation: When estimating the weight of a pencil, it’s important to consider typical weights in relation to common measurement units. Let’s break
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A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Decrease insoluble fiber intake. B.Increase exercise C.Reduce water intake D.take a laxative every day The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Increase exercise.
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman with gestational hypertension. Which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect that the client has developed severe preeclampsia? A.Urine protein 300 mg/24 hours B.Blood pressure 150/96 mm Hg C.Mild facial edema D.Hyperreflexia The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Hyperreflexia. Explanation:
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