QUIZ WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal
surgery. The surgeon initially prescribes a clear liquid diet. Which of the
following items should the nurse include on the client's lunch tray? -
ANSWER --Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is an acceptable component of a clear liquid diet, along
with apple juice and grape juice.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should
recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of a stage 3
pressure ulcer? - ANSWER --Necrotic subcutaneous tissue
Manifestations of a stage 3 pressure ulcer can include full-thickness skin
loss with necrotic subcutaneous tissue.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Select the 3
findings that require immediate follow-up. SATA
, BP on day 2
O2 Sat on day 2
Tracheal secretions
Breath sounds day 1
RR day 2 - ANSWER --O2 sat on day 2
Tracheal secretions
RR day 2
The client's O2sat is below the expected reference range indicating
hypoxia. Thick yellow secretions are a manifestation of a respiratory
infection. The client's RR is greater than the expected reference range
indicating hypoxia.
A nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of
osteoarthritis. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require
teaching about which of the following medications? - ANSWER --
Acetaminophen
According to the American Pain Society, acetaminophen is the primary
drug of choice for treating osteoarthritis. The provider would likely
begin with this medication.