1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication and c...

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Midterm Exam: NR 577 (NR577) |Latest 2023/ 2024| Primary Care Management of Adolescents and Adults Final Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers Q: Breast lumps masses or pain Answer: A breast lump or mass, or breast pain, may be a symptom of breast cancer or a benign (non-cancerous) condition Q: Dx tests for breast lumps Answer: Mammogram, Ultrasound, MRI Q: Mammogram Answer: A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer. It is usually the first...

A nurse is educating a client who has anaemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of the following is a non-heme source of iron? A. Ground Beef B. Dried beans C. salmon D. turkey - B. Dried beans rationale: dried beans provide non-heme iron as do other legumes, vegetables, and grains. Heme iron products come from animals A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching...

A nurse is discussing the use of a low-profile gastrostomy device with the guardian of a child who is receiving enteral feeding. Which of the following is an appropriate statement by the nurse? A. This access requires less maintenance than a traditional nasal tube. B. The device is usually comfortable for children. C. Mobility of the child is limited with this device. D. Checking residual is much easier with this device. - B. The device is usually comfortable for children. A nurse is rev...

A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a blood glucose level of 30 mg/dl. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. Loose stools B. Jitteriness C. Hypertonia D. Abdominal distention - B. Jitteriness A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately post-operative following total hip arthroplasty, which of the following considerations should the nurse take when positioning the client? A. Place the client's heels directly against the bed mattress B. Ensure that t...

1. The nurse on the surgical team and the surgeon have completed a surgery. After donning gloves, gathering instruments, and placing in the transport carrier, what is the next step in handling the instruments used during the procedure? a. Sending to central sterile for cleaning and sterilization b. Sending to central sterile for cleaning and disinfection c. Sending to central sterile for cleaning and boiling d. Sending to central sterile for cleaning ANS: A Surgical instrument...

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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion). Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "premenstrual tension will no longer be present." B. "Ovulation will remain the same." C. "Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure." D. "My monthly menstrual period will be shorter." Ovulation (egg release from the ovaries) will remain the same. Tubal ligation also known as ha...