Nurs 2539 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CLINICAL DECISION MAKING/ CLINICAL JUDGEMENT Question 1 See full question 37s After learning that a roommate is HIV-positive, a client asks a nurse about moving to another room on the psychiatric unit because he no longer feels "safe." What should the nurse do first? You Selected:  Ask the client to describe his fears. Correct response:  Ask the client to describe his fears. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 1m 3s A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit exhibiti...

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES Question 1 The physician orders dextrose 5% in water, 1,000 ml to be infused over 8 hours. The I.V. tubing delivers 15 drops/ml. The nurse should run the I.V. infusion at a rate of: Question 2 See full question 45s A physician orders a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance? Question 3 See full question 16s A nurse must deliver 1,000 ml of normal saline solution over ...

A nurse should encourage a client with a wound to consume foods high in vitamin C because this vitamin: You Selected:  enhances protein synthesis. Correct response:  enhances protein synthesis. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 55s A painter who recently fractured his tibia worries about his finances because he can't work. To treat his anxiety, his physician orders buspirone, 5 mg by mouth three times per day. Which drugs interact with buspirone? You Selec...

Question 1 See full question 1m 36s The physician orders dextrose 5% in water, 1,000 ml to be infused over 8 hours. The I.V. tubing delivers 15 drops/ml. The nurse should run the I.V. infusion at a rate of: You Selected:  32 drops/minute. Correct response:  32 drops/minute. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 45s A physician orders a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte im...

BASIC PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS Question 1 In working with a rape victim, which intervention is most important? Question 2 See full question 2s When preparing discharge instructions for a client after an abdominal hysterectomy, the nurse should first: Question 3 See full question 2s A client is having trouble adjusting to a colostomy surgically created 4 days ago. The nurse prioritizes which nursing diagnosis? Question 4 See full question 5s A 16-year-old primiparous client has decided to pl...

A nurse should encourage a client with a wound to consume foods high in vitamin C because this vitamin: You Selected:  enhances protein synthesis. Correct response:  enhances protein synthesis. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 55s A painter who recently fractured his tibia worries about his finances because he can't work. To treat his anxiety, his physician orders buspirone, 5 mg by mouth three times per day. Which drugs interact with buspirone? You Selected:  Mon...

Question 1 See full question 4s In working with a rape victim, which intervention is most important? You Selected:  telling the client that the rapist will eventually be caught, put on trial, and jailed Correct response:  periodically reminding the client that she did not deserve and did not cause the rape Explanation: Remediation: Add a Note Question 2 See full question 2s When preparing discharge instructions for a client after an abdominal hysterectomy, the nurse should fir...

CLINICAL DECISION MAKING/ CLINICAL JUDGEMENT Question 1 See full question 37s After learning that a roommate is HIV-positive, a client asks a nurse about moving to another room on the psychiatric unit because he no longer feels "safe." What should the nurse do first? You Selected:  Ask the client to describe his fears. Correct response:  Ask the client to describe his fears. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 1m 3s A client is admitted to the psychiatric u...

PRIORITIZATION AND DELEGATION Question 1 What is the priority nursing measure for a client with von Willebrand’s disease who is having epistaxis? You Selected: • Apply pressure to the nose Correct response: • Apply pressure to the nose Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 1m 12s Which nursing intervention is a priority for a child with hemophilia, who has fallen, and has an acutely bruised leg? You Selected: • Heating pad and administration ...

FUNCTIONAL ABILITY Question 1 When teaching parents of a toddler with congenital heart disease, the nurse should explain all medical treatments and emphasize which instruction? Question 2 See full question 14s A client with Alzheimer's disease mumbles incoherently and rambles in a confused manner. To help redirect the client's attention, the nurse should encourage the client to: Question 3 See full question 25s A client recovering from a pulmonary embolism is receiving warfarin. To co...