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1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension 2. When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider no...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication of hopelessness? a. The client wants to talk about the diagnosis with nursing staff b. The client has a decreased energy level c. The client makes funeral arrangements d. The client requests a second opinion 2. A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to c...

1. A nurse in a long term care facility notices a client who has alzheimers disease standing at the exit doors at the end of the hallway. The clients appears to be anxious and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Escort the client to a quiet area on the nursing unit 2. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has a continent urinary division. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to facilitate urinary eliminatio...

1. A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting with an inservice for newly hired assistive personnel about legal issues within the facility. WhichofIthe following should the nurse include as an example ofIassault? ANS: Informing a client the nurse is going to administer an injection even though the client refuses . 2. A nurse is collecting data from who is severe pain. Which ofIthe following questions should the nurse ask first? ANS: "Where is your pain located?" 3. A nurse is ...

1. A nurse is reviewing the techniques for transferring a client from a bed to a chair with a group of assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ANS: Use lower-body strength RATIONALE: The nurse should instruct the AP to use lower-body strength when lifting a client to reduce stress on the back 2. A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study about the effectiveness of client pain management in the unit. Which of the following strate...

1. The nurse is has just admitted a client with severe depression. From which focus should the nurse identify a priority nursing diagnosis? A) Nutrition B) Elimination C) Activity D) Safety The correct answer is D: Safety 2. While explaining an illness to a 10 year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind about the cognitive development at this age? A) They are able to make simple association of ideas B) They are able to think logically in organizing facts C) Interpretation of events o...

1. An adult client experiences a gasoline tank fire when riding a motorcycle and is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with full thickness burns to all surfaces of both lower extremities. What percentage of body surface area should the nurse document in the electronic medical record (EMR)? • 9 % • 18 % • 36 % • 45 % • Rational: according to the rule of nines, the anterior and posterior surfaces of one lower extremity is designated as 18 %of total body surface area (TBSA...

A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitters. A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Rationale: Apnea of infancy (AOI) eng...

The nurse working in the ED is triaging a client who has presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, a productive cough, and reports nights sweats. That clients health history includes the presence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the recent laboratory results that reveal a low CD4+ count. Airborne precautions have been initiated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? ANSWER: Check the client’s temperature 2 The nurse is caring for a client with ...

The nurse working in the ED is triaging a client who has presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, a productive cough, and reports nights sweats. That clients health history includes the presence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the recent laboratory results that reveal a low CD4+ count. Airborne precautions have been initiated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? ANSWER: Check the client’s temperature 2 The nurse is caring for a client with ...