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1. An obstetrical client calls the clinic with complaints of morning sickness. The nurse should tell the client to:

Explanation

Eating a carbohydrate source such as dry crackers or toast before arising helps alleviate symptoms of morning sickness. Drinking a glass of whole milk is incorrect because the additional fat might increase the client’s nausea. The client does not need to skip meals. Drinking a glass of orange juice after adding a couple of teaspoons of sugar is the treatment of hypoglycemia, not morning sickness; therefore, it is incorrect.

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2. The nurse is caring for a client following the reimplantation of the thumb and index finger. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?   

Explanation

Coolness and discoloration of the reimplanted digits indicates compromised circulation, which should be reported immediately to the physician. The temperature should be monitored, but the client would receive antibiotics to prevent infection. Complaints of pain and difficulty moving the digits are expected following amputation and reimplantation; therefore, they are incorrect.

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3. The physician has discussed the need for medication with the parents of an infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse can reinforce the physician's teaching by telling the parents that:

Explanation

The medication will be needed throughout the child’s lifetime. Other answer questions contain inaccurate statements; therefore, they are incorrect.

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4. The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates that the client understands his new diet?

Explanation

Oatmeal is low in sodium and high in fiber. Limiting sodium intake and increasing fiber helps to lower cholesterol levels, which reduce blood pressure.Cornflakes and whole milk are higher in sodium and are poor sources of fiber. Scrambled eggs, bacon,and ham are incorrect because they contain animal proteins that are high in both cholesterol and sodium.

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5. The nurse has taken the blood pressure of a client hospitalized with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Which action by the nurse indicates an understanding regarding the care of clients with MRSA?

Explanation

The stethoscope should be left in the client’s room for future use. The stethoscope should not be returned to the exam room or the nurse’s station. The stethoscope should not be used to assess other clients.

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6. A client with AIDS complains of a weight loss of 20 pounds in the past month. Which diet is suggested for the client with AIDS?

Explanation

The suggested diet for the client with AIDS is one that is high calorie, high protein, and low fat. Clients with AIDS have a reduced tolerance to fat because of the disease as well as side effects from some antiviral medications; therefore, high fat diet are incorrect. The client needs a high-protein diet.

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7. The nurse calculates the amount of an antibiotic for injection to be given to an infant. The amount of medication to be administered is 1.25mL. The nurse should:

Explanation

No more than 1mL should be given in the vastus lateralis of the infant. Other answer choices are incorrect because the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal muscles are not used for injections in the infant.

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8. A client with diabetes mellitus has a prescription for Glucotrol XL (glipizide). The client should be instructed to take the medication:

Explanation

Glucotrol XL is given once a day with breakfast. At bedtime is incorrect because the client would develop hypoglycemia while sleeping. Before lunch and after dinner are incorrect because the client would develop hypoglycemia later in the day or evening.

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9. Physician's orders for a client with acute pancreatitis include the following: strict NPO, NG tube to low intermittent suction. The nurse recognizes that these interventions will:  

Explanation

Placing the client on strict NPO status will stop the inflammatory process by reducing the secretion of pancreatic enzymes. The use of low, intermittent suction prevents release of secretion in the duodenum. Decreasing the client’s need for insulin is incorrect because the client requires exogenous insulin. Preventing secretion of gastric acid is incorrect because it does not prevent the secretion of gastric acid. Eliminating the need for analgesia is incorrect because it does not eliminate the need for analgesia.

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10. An 18-month-old is being discharged following hypospadias repair. Which instruction should be included in the nurse's discharge teaching?

Explanation

The child will need to avoid straddle toys, swimming, and rough play until allowed by the surgeon. Other answer choices do not relate to the post-operative care of the child with hypospadias; therefore, they are incorrect.

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11. Which of the following pediatric clients is at greatest risk for latex allergy?

Explanation

The child with myelomenigocele is at greatest risk for the development of latex allergy because of repeated exposure to latex products during surgery and from numerous urinary catheterizations. Other answer choices are much less likely to be exposed to latex; therefore, they are incorrect.

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12. At the 6-week check-up, the mother asks when she can expect the baby to sleep all night. The nurse should tell the mother that most infants begin to sleep all night by age:

Explanation

Most infants begin nocturnal sleep lasting 9–11 hours by 3–4 months of age. 1 and 2 months are incorrect because the infant is still waking for nighttime feedings. 5–6 months is incorrect because it does not answer the question.

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13. The diagnostic work-up of a client hospitalized with complaints of progressive weakness and fatigue confirms a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The medication used to treat myasthenia gravis is:

Explanation

Protigmine is used to treat clients with myasthenia gravis. Atropine (atropine sulfate) is incorrect because it is used to reverse the effects of neostigmine. Didronel (etidronate) is incorrect because the drug is unrelated to the treatment of myasthenia gravis. Tensilon (edrophonium) is incorrect because it is the test for myasthenia gravis.

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14. The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child makes "snoring" sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that many children with cystic fibrosis have:

Explanation

Children with cystic fibrosis are susceptible to chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, which might require surgical removal. Choanal atresia is incorrect because it is a congenital condition in which there is a bony obstruction between the nares and the pharynx.Septal deviations and enlarged adenoids are not specific to the child with cystic fibrosis; therefore, they are incorrect.

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15. A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol Deconate (haloperidol decanoate). The client should be told to return for his next injection in:

Explanation

Depot injections of Haldol are administered every 4 weeks. 1 week and 2 weeks are incorrect because the medication is still in the client’s system. 6 weeks is incorrect because the medication has been eliminated from the client’s system, which allows the symptoms of schizophrenia to return.

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16. A 3-year-old is immobilized in a hip spica cast. Which discharge instruction should be given to the parents?

Explanation

Tucking a disposable diaper at the perineal opening will help prevent soiling of the cast by urine and stool. Keeping the bed flat, with a small pillow beneath the cast is incorrect because the head of the bed should be elevated. Providing crayons and a coloring book for play activity is incorrect because the child can place the crayons beneath the cast, causing pressure areas to develop. Increasing her intake of high-calorie foods for healing is incorrect because the child does not need high-calorie foods that would cause weight gain while she is immobilized by the cast.

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17. The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a post-operative client. The nurse knows that the medication is having its intended effect if the client:

Explanation

Stadol reduces the perception of pain, which allows the post-operative client to rest. Relief of pain generally results in less nausea, but it is not the intended effect of the medication.

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18. A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client's regular medications is contraindicated due to the current illness?

Explanation

Lipid-lowering agents are contraindicated in the client with active liver disease. Other answer choices are incorrect because they are not contraindicated in the client with active liver disease.

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19. A client with diverticulitis is admitted with nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Which finding suggests a complication of diverticulitis?

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A rigid or boardlike abdomen is suggestive of peritonitis, which is a complication of diverticulitis. Other answer choices are common findings in diverticulitis; therefore, they are incorrect.

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20. When assessing the urinary output of a client who has had extracorporeal lithotripsy, the nurse can expect to find:

Explanation

Following extracorporeal lithotripsy, the urine will appear cherry red in color but will gradually change to clear urine. The urine will be red, not orange. The urine will be not be dark red or cloudy in appearance.Dark, smoky-colored urine with high specific gravity is incorrect because it describes the urinary output of the client with acute glomerulonephritis.

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21. The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected myasthenia gravis. Which finding is usually associated with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?

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The client with myasthenia develops progressive weakness that worsens during the day. Visual disturbances, including diplopia is incorrect because it refers to symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Ascending paralysis and loss of motor function is incorrect because it refers to symptoms of Guillain Barre syndrome. Cogwheel rigidity and loss of coordination is incorrect because it refers to Parkinson’s disease.

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22. The nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn with osteogenesis imperfecta. The nurse should tell the parents:

Explanation

To prevent fractures, the parents should lift the baby by the buttocks rather than the ankles when diapering. Children with osteogenesis imperfecta have normal calcium and phosphorus levels. The condition is not temporary. The teeth and the sclera are also affected.

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23. The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy. Which nursing intervention will help ready the child for rehabilitative services?

Explanation

The nurse can help ready the child with cerebral palsy for speech therapy by providing activities that help the child develop tongue control. Most children with cerebral palsy have visual and auditory difficulties that require glasses or hearing devices rather than rehabilitative training. Video games are not appropriate for the age or developmental level of the child with cerebral palsy.

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24. The physician has prescribed Cognex (tacrine) for a client with dementia. The nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions, which include:

Explanation

An adverse reaction to Cognex is drug-induced hepatitis. The nurse should monitor the client for signs of jaundice. Other answer choices are incorrect because they are not associated with the use of Cognex.

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25. The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do postural drainage. The nurse should tell the mother to:

Explanation

The nurse or parent should use a cupped hand when performing chest percussion. Using the heel of her hand during percussion is incorrect because the hand should be cupped. The child’s position should be changed every 5–10 minutes and the whole session should be limited to 20 minutes. Percussion should be done before meals.

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An obstetrical client calls the clinic with complaints of morning...
The nurse is caring for a client following the reimplantation of the...
The physician has discussed the need for medication with the parents...
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood...
The nurse has taken the blood pressure of a client hospitalized with...
A client with AIDS complains of a weight loss of 20 pounds in the past...
The nurse calculates the amount of an antibiotic for injection to be...
A client with diabetes mellitus has a prescription for Glucotrol XL...
Physician's orders for a client with acute pancreatitis include the...
An 18-month-old is being discharged following hypospadias repair....
Which of the following pediatric clients is at greatest risk for latex...
At the 6-week check-up, the mother asks when she can expect the baby...
The diagnostic work-up of a client hospitalized with complaints of...
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her...
A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol...
A 3-year-old is immobilized in a hip spica cast. Which discharge...
The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a post-operative...
A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client's...
A client with diverticulitis is admitted with nausea, vomiting, and...
When assessing the urinary output of a client who has had...
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected myasthenia...
The nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn with osteogenesis...
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy. Which...
The physician has prescribed Cognex (tacrine) for a client with...
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how...
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