Passpoint-cardiovascular

A client with stage II ovarian cancer undergoes a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingooophorectomy with tumor resection, omentectomy, appendectomy, and lymphadenectomy. During the second postoperative day, which assessment finding requires immediate intervention? You Selected:  ...

Question 1 See full question A client in sickle cell crisis has been hospitalized during her pregnancy. After giving discharge instructions, the nurse determines the client needs further teaching when she makes which statement? You Selected:  "I will need more frequent appointments during th...

Question 1 See full question A client gives birth to a stillborn neonate at 36 weeks' gestation. When caring for this client, which strategy by the nurse would be most helpful? You Selected: • Provide information about possible causes of the stillbirth only if the client requests it. Corre...

Question 1 See full question A nurse is caring for a client with mild active bleeding from placenta previa. Which assessment factor indicates that an emergency cesarean birth may be necessary? You Selected:  Maternal heart rate of 65 beats/minute Correct response:  Fetal heart rate of 80...

A well-known client suffers a psychotic break and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. A large group of reporters with cameras is camped out in the hospital parking lot. As a nurse walks to the employee parking after her shift, a reporter asks if she knows anything about the client's conditio ...

A well-known client suffers a psychotic break and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. A large group of reporters with cameras is camped out in the hospital parking lot. As a nurse walks to the employee parking after her shift, a reporter asks if she knows anything about the client's conditio ...

Question 1 See full question A depressed client tells a nurse, "I want to die. Life just isn't worth living." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? You Selected: • "Of course life is worth living. You'll feel better soon." Correct response: • "This must be a very difficu...

Question 1 See full question A client is scheduled for a creatinine clearance test. What should the nurse do? You Selected:  Instruct the client about the need to collect urine for 24 hours. Correct response:  Instruct the client about the need to collect urine for 24 hours. Explanation:...

Question 1 See full question A neonate weighing 3 lb, 5 oz (1,503 g) is born at 32 weeks' gestation. During an assessment 12 hours after birth, a nurse notices these signs and symptoms: hyperactivity, a persistent shrill cry, frequent yawning and sneezing, and jitteriness. These symptoms indica...

Question 1 See full question A physician orders chlorzoxazone, 500 mg P.O. t.i.d for a client. The nurse knows that chlorzoxazone, a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, is commonly used to treat: You Selected:  severe muscle spasm. Correct response:  severe muscle spasm. Explanat...

Question 1 See full question A nurse is caring for a client with gastroenteritis. The nurse administers an as­needed dose of kaolin and pectin mixture as ordered. The nurse should complete which assessment 30 minutes after administering the medication? You Selected: • Perform a pain ass...