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NCLEX RN #40 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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The client has increased intracranial pressure with cerebral edema, and mannitol is
administered. Which assessment should the nurse make to evaluate if a
complication from the mannitol is occuring? #70666278 (20)
1. Auscultate breath sounds to assess for crackles
1 2.Monitor for >50 mL/hr urine output
3. Monitor Glasglow Coma Scale increasing from 8/15 to 9/15.
4. Press over the tibia to assess for pitting edema.
is an osmotic diuretic used to treat cerebral edema and acute glaucoma.
Normal kidney function and adequate urine output are crucial while
administering this medication as accumulation can result in significant volume
Mannitol expansion,
dilutional hyponatremia and pulmonary edema.
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A client having an ishcemic stroke arrives at the emergency department. The
health care provider prescribes TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR (tPA). Which
client statement would be MOST important to clarify before administering tPA?
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1. "I can't believe this is happening right after my stomach surgery."
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2."I had a concussion after a car accident a year ago."
3. "I started noticing my right arm becoming weak approximately an hour ago."
4. "I stopped taking my warfarin 4 weeks ago."
A 12 month old has a high blood lead level of 18 mcg/dL . The nurse educates
the parents about lead poisoning. Which statements made by the parent
indicate that teaching has been successful? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
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1. "I should get our home inspected for the source of lead."
2."I will vacuum out hard-surface floors daily."
1,3,5
3. "I will wash my child's hand often, especially before eating."
4. "We should use hot water from the tap for cooking."
5. " We will have to return for a follow-up lead level."
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NCLEX RN #40 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (35)
The client has increased intracranial pressure with cerebral edema, and mannitol is
administered. Which assessment should the nurse make to evaluate if a
complication from the mannitol is occuring? #70666278 (20)
1. Auscultate breath sounds to assess for crackles
1 2.Monitor for >50 mL/hr urine output
3. Monitor Glasglow Coma Scale increasing from 8/15 to 9/15.
4. Press over the tibia to assess for pitting edema.
is an osmotic diuretic used to treat cerebral edema and acute glaucoma.
Normal kidney function and adequate urine output are crucial while
administering this medication as accumulation can result in significant volume
Mannitol expansion,
dilutional hyponatremia and pulmonary edema.
#70666278 (20)
A client having an ishcemic stroke arrives at the emergency department. The
health care provider prescribes TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR (tPA). Which
client statement would be MOST important to clarify before administering tPA?
#70666278 (21)
1. "I can't believe this is happening right after my stomach surgery."
1
2."I had a concussion after a car accident a year ago."
3. "I started noticing my right arm becoming weak approximately an hour ago."
4. "I stopped taking my warfarin 4 weeks ago."
A 12 month old has a high blood lead level of 18 mcg/dL . The nurse educates
the parents about lead poisoning. Which statements made by the parent
indicate that teaching has been successful? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
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#70666278 (22)
1. "I should get our home inspected for the source of lead."
2."I will vacuum out hard-surface floors daily."
1,3,5
3. "I will wash my child's hand often, especially before eating."
4. "We should use hot water from the tap for cooking."
5. " We will have to return for a follow-up lead level."
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