Exam 2026 Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who
complains of epigastric pain and feeling lightheaded. The client has a
blood pressure of 140/80 mmHg with a heart rate of 75/min while supine
and 110/65 mmHg sitting with a heart rate of 100/min. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse perform next? - ANSWER
✔✔Anticipate administration of intravenous crystalloid solution.
, A nurse is caring for a 62-year-old client who has been diagnosed with
emphysema. The nurse understands that the client is at high-risk for
pulmonary infection. Which of the following conditions predisposes the
client to infection? - ANSWER ✔✔Pooling of respiratory secretions.
Which of the following methods of oxygen delivery should a nurse use to
administer oxygen for a client with a drop in oxygen saturation from 96%
to 88% on room air after receiving morphine to relieve pain after colon
resection? (The client is resting but remains oriented and can be easily
aroused by verbal stimuli.) - ANSWER ✔✔Nasal cannula
A nurse is caring for a woman who has undergone a radical mastectomy
for breast cancer. She tells the nurse, "I'm worried because my spouse
won't touch me since my breast was removed." Which of the following is
the most appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER ✔✔"How
do you feel about your mastectomy?"
A nurse is caring for a client who took an overdose of antidepressants
and was discovered by his spouse. What is the best response by the
nurse when the spouse states, "If I hadn't come home early from my
business trip, my spouse might have died. I'm in a state of shock."? -
ANSWER ✔✔"This is a very overwhelming situation for you. Can you
tell me what you are feeling now?"