A nurse is planning care for a client who has osteoarthritis of the knees. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Avoid using a topical salicylate cream
b. Administer acetaminophen for pain management
c. Place a large pillow under the client's knees when resting
d. Apply an ice pack directly to client's knees
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b. Administer acetaminophen for pain management
A nurse is reviewing ABG results for a client who has COPD. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. pH 7.38
b. PaO2 85 mm Hg
,c. PaCO2 48 mm Hg
d. HCO3- 25 mEq/l
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c. PaCO2 48 mm Hg
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing hypoglycemia?
a. Abdominal cramping
b. Increased perspiration
c. Dehydration
d. Fruity odor to breath
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b. Increased perspiration
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment
findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing
dehydration?
a. Pitting, dependent edema
b. Distended jugular veins
c. Increased BP
d. Decreased BP
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, d. Decreased BP
A nurse is teaching a client how to use a quad cane for ambulation following a right-
hemispheric stroke. Which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
a. Client takes a step before advancing the cane
b. Client holds the cane with the left hand
c. Client moves the cane 2 feet ahead
d. Client advances the weaker leg forward first
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d. Client advances the weaker leg forward first
A nurse is a planning care for a client who has full-thickness burns on the lower
extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
a. Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites
b. Provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables for the client
c. Limit visitation time for the client's children to 40 min per day
d. Clean the equipment in the client's room once per week
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a. Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites
, A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a skull fracture. Which of the following
assessment findings should be of greatest concern to the nurse?
a. Bilateral pupil diameter changes from 4 to 2 mm
b. WBC count changes from 9,000 to 16,000/mm3
c. Pulse pressure changes from 30 to 20 mm Hg
d. Glasgow Coma Scale score changes from 14 to 9
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d. Glasgow Coma Scale score changes from 14 to 9
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?
a. "you will need cryotherapy for 1 to 2 weeks"
b. "you will need to take an antiviral medication for 6 months"
c. "you will need 3 follow-up blood tests within 24 month period"
d. "you will need to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving each medication dose"
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c. "you will need 3 follow-up blood tests within 24 month period"
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a partial thyroidectomy.
Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
a. Client report of pain at the incision site
b. High-pitched sound on inspiration
c. Hypoactive bowel sounds
d. Loose tracheal secretions
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Avoid using a topical salicylate cream
b. Administer acetaminophen for pain management
c. Place a large pillow under the client's knees when resting
d. Apply an ice pack directly to client's knees
Give this one a go later!
b. Administer acetaminophen for pain management
A nurse is reviewing ABG results for a client who has COPD. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. pH 7.38
b. PaO2 85 mm Hg
,c. PaCO2 48 mm Hg
d. HCO3- 25 mEq/l
Give this one a go later!
c. PaCO2 48 mm Hg
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing hypoglycemia?
a. Abdominal cramping
b. Increased perspiration
c. Dehydration
d. Fruity odor to breath
Give this one a go later!
b. Increased perspiration
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment
findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing
dehydration?
a. Pitting, dependent edema
b. Distended jugular veins
c. Increased BP
d. Decreased BP
Give this one a go later!
, d. Decreased BP
A nurse is teaching a client how to use a quad cane for ambulation following a right-
hemispheric stroke. Which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
a. Client takes a step before advancing the cane
b. Client holds the cane with the left hand
c. Client moves the cane 2 feet ahead
d. Client advances the weaker leg forward first
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d. Client advances the weaker leg forward first
A nurse is a planning care for a client who has full-thickness burns on the lower
extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
a. Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites
b. Provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables for the client
c. Limit visitation time for the client's children to 40 min per day
d. Clean the equipment in the client's room once per week
Give this one a go later!
a. Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites
, A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a skull fracture. Which of the following
assessment findings should be of greatest concern to the nurse?
a. Bilateral pupil diameter changes from 4 to 2 mm
b. WBC count changes from 9,000 to 16,000/mm3
c. Pulse pressure changes from 30 to 20 mm Hg
d. Glasgow Coma Scale score changes from 14 to 9
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d. Glasgow Coma Scale score changes from 14 to 9
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?
a. "you will need cryotherapy for 1 to 2 weeks"
b. "you will need to take an antiviral medication for 6 months"
c. "you will need 3 follow-up blood tests within 24 month period"
d. "you will need to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving each medication dose"
Give this one a go later!
c. "you will need 3 follow-up blood tests within 24 month period"
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a partial thyroidectomy.
Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
a. Client report of pain at the incision site
b. High-pitched sound on inspiration
c. Hypoactive bowel sounds
d. Loose tracheal secretions
