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NUR201 EXAM 4 – COMPLETE QUESTIONS & CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (LATEST 2025/2026), VERIFIED,100% CORRECT ALREADY
GRADED A+
1.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has received morphine for pain
management. The nurse notices the client’s respiratory rate has dropped to 8
breaths per minute and the patient is difficult to arouse. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Increase the IV fluid rate
B. Administer naloxone IV
C. Place the patient in a supine position
D. Notify the healthcare provider
Correct Answer: B
2.
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A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus reports polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue.
Laboratory results reveal blood glucose of 380 mg/dL and ketones in the urine.
Which of the following complications is the client most likely experiencing?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
D. Insulin resistance
Correct Answer: B
3.
A nurse is reviewing dietary teaching with a client who has hypertension and is
prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates correct understanding?
A. “I will season my food with soy sauce instead of table salt.”
B. “I will eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead of canned ones.”
C. “I will snack on salted peanuts instead of potato chips.”
D. “I will increase processed deli meats in my diet.”
Correct Answer: B
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4.
While providing care to a patient with a chest tube connected to a water-seal
drainage system, the nurse notes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.
What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
A. Document this as a normal finding
B. Check the system for air leaks
C. Milk the tubing vigorously
D. Lower the drainage system below chest level
Correct Answer: B
5.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery and states, “I’m so
nervous that I might die during the procedure.” Which of the following responses
by the nurse is most therapeutic?
A. “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
B. “You should talk to your surgeon about your fears.”
C. “You seem very concerned about the risks of the surgery.”
D. “Most patients do well and survive the procedure.”
Correct Answer: C
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6.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen
therapy at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. The nurse recognizes that prolonged high
oxygen delivery in this patient may lead to which complication?
A. Oxygen-induced hypoventilation
B. Hypokalemia
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Pulmonary embolism
Correct Answer: A
7.
The nurse is teaching a client newly prescribed warfarin about safety precautions.
Which of the following statements demonstrates correct understanding?
A. “I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.”
B. “I will use an electric razor instead of a straight razor.”
C. “I can take aspirin for headaches as needed.”
D. “I don’t need to have regular blood tests while on this drug.”
Correct Answer: B
NUR201 EXAM 4 – COMPLETE QUESTIONS & CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (LATEST 2025/2026), VERIFIED,100% CORRECT ALREADY
GRADED A+
1.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has received morphine for pain
management. The nurse notices the client’s respiratory rate has dropped to 8
breaths per minute and the patient is difficult to arouse. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Increase the IV fluid rate
B. Administer naloxone IV
C. Place the patient in a supine position
D. Notify the healthcare provider
Correct Answer: B
2.
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A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus reports polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue.
Laboratory results reveal blood glucose of 380 mg/dL and ketones in the urine.
Which of the following complications is the client most likely experiencing?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
D. Insulin resistance
Correct Answer: B
3.
A nurse is reviewing dietary teaching with a client who has hypertension and is
prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates correct understanding?
A. “I will season my food with soy sauce instead of table salt.”
B. “I will eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead of canned ones.”
C. “I will snack on salted peanuts instead of potato chips.”
D. “I will increase processed deli meats in my diet.”
Correct Answer: B
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4.
While providing care to a patient with a chest tube connected to a water-seal
drainage system, the nurse notes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.
What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
A. Document this as a normal finding
B. Check the system for air leaks
C. Milk the tubing vigorously
D. Lower the drainage system below chest level
Correct Answer: B
5.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery and states, “I’m so
nervous that I might die during the procedure.” Which of the following responses
by the nurse is most therapeutic?
A. “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
B. “You should talk to your surgeon about your fears.”
C. “You seem very concerned about the risks of the surgery.”
D. “Most patients do well and survive the procedure.”
Correct Answer: C
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6.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen
therapy at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. The nurse recognizes that prolonged high
oxygen delivery in this patient may lead to which complication?
A. Oxygen-induced hypoventilation
B. Hypokalemia
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Pulmonary embolism
Correct Answer: A
7.
The nurse is teaching a client newly prescribed warfarin about safety precautions.
Which of the following statements demonstrates correct understanding?
A. “I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.”
B. “I will use an electric razor instead of a straight razor.”
C. “I can take aspirin for headaches as needed.”
D. “I don’t need to have regular blood tests while on this drug.”
Correct Answer: B
