A client who has completely eliminated fats from the diet should be assessed for a deficiency
of:
l. bile.
2. minerals.
salt.
vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Question 2
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with Graves' disease. Which of the following
nursing interventions would be appropriate for this client's care?
Provide frequent meals.
Question 3
A pregnant client is receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following medications would the
Nurse expect to see?
Propylthiouracil
Question 4
Which statement made by the older adult client alerts the nurse needs for further assessment
specifically for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
"l don't drink liquids after 5 PM so I dont have to get up at night."
A client has hypokalemia. Which question by the nurse obtains the most information on a
possible cause?
b; "Do you usc diuretics or laxatives?"
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A client has metabolic alkalosis. Which laboratory results is the nurse most likely to assess as I
consistent with this condition?
Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypochloremia
A client presented in the ED with an injury to the right ankle after a fall. On assessment, the
nurse notes that it is red and inflamed but skin intact. The nurse adds interventions to the care
plan that address which factor?
Inflammation and pain
The nurse is working with a client who will be taking 20 mg of prednisone daily for
rheumatoid arthritis. Which precautions does the nurse give the client about taking this
medication?
"Take this medication at bedtime because it \ull make you sleepy
" b.Take calcium and vitamin D supplements daily."
c. "Eat a high-fiber diet ith lots of lean meats."
d. "Wash your face twice a day with an antlbacterial soap."
Question 9
A client is suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis. What commonly early clinical
manifestations does the nurse assess this client carefully for?
Low-grade fever, fatigue, anorexia, with weight
loss Question 10
The nurse is working with a client who has severe rheumatoid arthritis in her hands. The
client
states that she is frustrated at mealtime because it is difficult for her to manage cups and
silverware. What is the nurse's best response?
a."l'll have the nursing assistants set up your meal trays while you arc in the hospital."
b. "Let's see if the occupational therapist can provide you with some utensils that are
easier for you to use
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Question 11
Which action by the nurse is most effective to prevent becoming exposed to the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus?
Always use standard precautions with all clients in the workplace
Question 12
The nurse is caring for a client with AIDS who has just been diagnosed with cryptococcal
meningitis. Which is the best nursing intervention for this client?
Initiate seizure precautions with padded siderails
Question 13
A client with AIDS has been admitted with fever, night sweats, and weight loss of 6 pounds
in
2 weeks. The client's purified protein derivative test, placed 3 days ago in the clinic, is
negative. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Place the client in Airborne
precautions Question 14
A client who is receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy tells the nurse, "The doctor
said that my viral load is reduced. What does this mean?" What is the nurse's
best response?
The HAART medications are working well right
now Question 15
I out of I points
What intervention does the nurse implement to provide for client safety during
intradermal allergy testing?
a Stay with the client and ensure that emergency equipment is in the room.
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