NUR1211-E Medical-Surgical Nursing I
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A client has a white blood cell change in which the number of suppressor T-cells is way below normal and
asks the nurse which type of health problem(s) could be expected as a result of this deficiency. What is the
nurse's best response?
Select one:
a. “Try to avoid crowds and people who are ill because you are now more susceptible to bacterial and
viral infections.”
b. “You will be more prone to allergic reactions when exposed to allergens or drugs.”
c. "You will need to receive booster vaccinations more often because your ability to make antibodies is
reduced.”
d. “Your risk for cancer development is increased.”
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The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who developed an acute kidney injury during coronary artery
bypass graft surgery. The nurse notices that the client has a serum creatinine of 1.2 mg/dL (106 mcmol/L)
and a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 75 mL/kg/1.73 m2. Which is the priority nursing action?
Select one:
a. Checking the remaining values on the metabolic panel and informing the primary care provider of all
results before the client is discharged
b. Encouraging the client to reduce protein intake to reduce creatinine production until the follow-up
visit with the nephrologist occurs
c. Reminding the client to remain hydrated by drinking 500 mL of an electrolyte-based solution daily
d. Educating the client about the need for follow-up, including re-evaluation of serum creatinine with
the primary care provider or nephrologist in 8-12 weeks
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creatinine with the primary care provider or nephrologist in 8-12 weeks
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The laboratory values of a client who has diabetes mellitus include a fasting blood glucose level of
82 mg/dL (mmol/L) and hemoglobin A1C of 5.9%. What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings?
Select one:
a. The client's glucose control for the past 24 hours has been good, but the overall control is poor.
b. The values indicate that the client has poorly managed his or her disease.
c. The client's glucose control for the past 24 hours has been poor, but the overall control is good.
d. The values indicate that the client has managed his or her disease well.
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A client thought to be at risk for distributive shock is given a drug that constricts blood vessels. What effect
does the nurse expect the drug to have on the client's mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
Select one:
a. Increased MAP by increasing vascular volume
b. Decreased MAP from widespread capillary leak
c. Decreased MAP by decreasing vascular volume
d. Increased MAP without a change in vascular volume
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A client has a white blood cell change in which the number of suppressor T-cells is way below normal and
asks the nurse which type of health problem(s) could be expected as a result of this deficiency. What is the
nurse's best response?
Select one:
a. “Try to avoid crowds and people who are ill because you are now more susceptible to bacterial and
viral infections.”
b. “You will be more prone to allergic reactions when exposed to allergens or drugs.”
c. "You will need to receive booster vaccinations more often because your ability to make antibodies is
reduced.”
d. “Your risk for cancer development is increased.”
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The correct answer is: “You will be more prone to allergic reactions when exposed to allergens or drugs.”
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The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who developed an acute kidney injury during coronary artery
bypass graft surgery. The nurse notices that the client has a serum creatinine of 1.2 mg/dL (106 mcmol/L)
and a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 75 mL/kg/1.73 m2. Which is the priority nursing action?
Select one:
a. Checking the remaining values on the metabolic panel and informing the primary care provider of all
results before the client is discharged
b. Encouraging the client to reduce protein intake to reduce creatinine production until the follow-up
visit with the nephrologist occurs
c. Reminding the client to remain hydrated by drinking 500 mL of an electrolyte-based solution daily
d. Educating the client about the need for follow-up, including re-evaluation of serum creatinine with
the primary care provider or nephrologist in 8-12 weeks
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The correct answer is: Educating the client about the need for follow-up, including re-evaluation of serum
creatinine with the primary care provider or nephrologist in 8-12 weeks
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The laboratory values of a client who has diabetes mellitus include a fasting blood glucose level of
82 mg/dL (mmol/L) and hemoglobin A1C of 5.9%. What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings?
Select one:
a. The client's glucose control for the past 24 hours has been good, but the overall control is poor.
b. The values indicate that the client has poorly managed his or her disease.
c. The client's glucose control for the past 24 hours has been poor, but the overall control is good.
d. The values indicate that the client has managed his or her disease well.
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The correct answer is: The values indicate that the client has managed his or her disease well.
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A client thought to be at risk for distributive shock is given a drug that constricts blood vessels. What effect
does the nurse expect the drug to have on the client's mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
Select one:
a. Increased MAP by increasing vascular volume
b. Decreased MAP from widespread capillary leak
c. Decreased MAP by decreasing vascular volume
d. Increased MAP without a change in vascular volume
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The correct answer is: Increased MAP without a change in vascular volume
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