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WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2| 133 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER 2026
100% Correct 132
Incorrect 0
1 of 132
Term
Which sign should the nurse monitor in a patient with liver failure?
Rationale: Liver failure impairs the liver’s ability to detoxify ammonia,
leading to elevated levels. This can result in hepatic encephalopathy
and requires close monitoring.
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Hepatic encephalopathy Elevated ammonia levels.
Bile obstruction. . Peripheral edema
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The nurse assesses that a postoperative patient is hypotensive,
tachycardic, and has cold, clammy skin. Which condition should the
nurse suspect? Rationale: Hypotension, tachycardia, and cold, clammy
skin suggest hypovolemic shock, often due to blood or fluid loss in the
postoperative period. Immediate intervention is necessary to prevent
further decline.
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Pulmonary embolism Postoperative ileus
Infection Hypovolemic shock
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Following a seizure, a patient is confused and drowsy. What is the
nurse's priority intervention? Rationale: During the postictal phase,
airway management remains the priority. Confusion and drowsiness are
common after a seizure, and the patient may have decreased
awareness of their surroundings temporarily.
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Place the patient on a cardiac Monitor the patient's airway and
monitor. breathing.
Isolate the patient with Turn the patient to their side and
airborne precautions. protect their head.
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The nurse is caring for a patient with stable angina. Which patient
teaching is most appropriate? Rationale: Nitroglycerin is often
prescribed to manage angina, and it should be taken as soon as chest
pain begins to reduce cardiac workload and alleviate pain.
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"take nitroglycerin after the "take nitroglycerin only when pain
pain subsides." is severe."
"Take nitroglycerin at the "take nitroglycerin daily
first sign of chest pain." for maintenance."
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A patient presents with signs of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
What is the priority nursing action? Rationale: Administering oxygen
helps increase oxygen supply to the heart, which is critical in AMI.
Early intervention with oxygen can reduce myocardial damage.
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Administer prescribed oxygen
Notify the healthcare provider.
therapy.
Call the healthcare provider. Administer the prescribed analgesic.
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What is an important consideration for the nurse to address regarding
nutrition in a patient with Illustrational: ALS patients are at high risk of
aspiration due to weakened swallowing muscles. Thickened liquids can
help prevent aspiration during meals.
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WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2| 133 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER 2026
100% Correct 132
Incorrect 0
1 of 132
Term
Which sign should the nurse monitor in a patient with liver failure?
Rationale: Liver failure impairs the liver’s ability to detoxify ammonia,
leading to elevated levels. This can result in hepatic encephalopathy
and requires close monitoring.
Give this one a go later!
Hepatic encephalopathy Elevated ammonia levels.
Bile obstruction. . Peripheral edema
Don't know?
2 of 132
,3/23/26, 6:12 WGU D446 Adult Health 2 |
PM Quizlet
Term
The nurse assesses that a postoperative patient is hypotensive,
tachycardic, and has cold, clammy skin. Which condition should the
nurse suspect? Rationale: Hypotension, tachycardia, and cold, clammy
skin suggest hypovolemic shock, often due to blood or fluid loss in the
postoperative period. Immediate intervention is necessary to prevent
further decline.
Give this one a go later!
Pulmonary embolism Postoperative ileus
Infection Hypovolemic shock
Don't know?
3 of 132
Term
Following a seizure, a patient is confused and drowsy. What is the
nurse's priority intervention? Rationale: During the postictal phase,
airway management remains the priority. Confusion and drowsiness are
common after a seizure, and the patient may have decreased
awareness of their surroundings temporarily.
Give this one a go later!
,3/23/26, 6:12 WGU D446 Adult Health 2 |
PM Quizlet
Place the patient on a cardiac Monitor the patient's airway and
monitor. breathing.
Isolate the patient with Turn the patient to their side and
airborne precautions. protect their head.
Don't know?
4 of 132
Term
The nurse is caring for a patient with stable angina. Which patient
teaching is most appropriate? Rationale: Nitroglycerin is often
prescribed to manage angina, and it should be taken as soon as chest
pain begins to reduce cardiac workload and alleviate pain.
Give this one a go later!
"take nitroglycerin after the "take nitroglycerin only when pain
pain subsides." is severe."
"Take nitroglycerin at the "take nitroglycerin daily
first sign of chest pain." for maintenance."
Don't know?
, 3/23/26, 6:12 WGU D446 Adult Health 2 |
PM Quizlet
5 of 132
Term
A patient presents with signs of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
What is the priority nursing action? Rationale: Administering oxygen
helps increase oxygen supply to the heart, which is critical in AMI.
Early intervention with oxygen can reduce myocardial damage.
Give this one a go later!
Administer prescribed oxygen
Notify the healthcare provider.
therapy.
Call the healthcare provider. Administer the prescribed analgesic.
Don't know?
6 of 132
Term
What is an important consideration for the nurse to address regarding
nutrition in a patient with Illustrational: ALS patients are at high risk of
aspiration due to weakened swallowing muscles. Thickened liquids can
help prevent aspiration during meals.
Give this one a go later!
