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VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Questions And Answers.
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VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Questions AndAnswers
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which
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of the following actions should the nurse incorporate into the client's care?
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A. Provide the client with two-step tasks
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B. Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
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C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
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D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. - (correct answer) -B. Request a consult with the
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speech-language pathologist.
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The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific communication strategies for a client who
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has global aphasia. By identifying this need, the nurse is advocating for the client.
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A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed oral chemotherapy. The client tells
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the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want to take this medicine." Which of the following responses should the
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nurse make?
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A. "I think you should seriously consider the consequences of not going through with treatment."
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B. "You do not have to take any medications that you don't want to."
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C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking this medication."
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D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" - (correct answer) -C. "Tell me more
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about what is making you feel unsure about taking this medication."
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This is an open-ended statement that allows the client to express their concerns about the treatment
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plan.
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, A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is unable to maintain a grip on eating
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utensils. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
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A. Speech-language pathologist
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B. Physical therapist
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C. Registered dietitian
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D. Occupational therapist - (correct answer) -D. Occupational therapist
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Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor skills used for activities of daily
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living, such as eating, grooming, and hygiene.
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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for liraglutide. Which of the
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following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to this medication?
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A. History of thyroid cancer
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B. Concurrent use of metformin
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C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
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D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL - (correct answer) -A. History of thyroid cancer
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The nurse should identify a personal or family history of thyroid cancer as a contraindication to taking
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liraglutide and notify the provider. Other contraindications to receiving this medication can include
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type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a history of suicidal thoughts or attempts.
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A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV every 12 hr. Which of
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the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
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A. Constipation
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B. Anorexia
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C. Fever ui
D. Myalgia - (correct answer) -D. Myalgia
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