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NUR 211 Unit 4 Practice Questions with CorrectAnswers
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and the nurse's
assessment reveals the possibility of substance abuse. What is the nurse's
most appropriate action?
A. Encourage the client to rely on complementary and alternative
therapies
B. Encourage the client to seek care from a single provider for pain
relief
C. Teach the client to accept chronic pain as an inevitable aspect of the
disease
D. Limit the reporting of emergency department visits to the primary
HCP Correct Answer-B. Encourage the client to seek care from a single
provider for pain relief
The nurse on the pediatric unity is caring for a 10 year old boy with a
diagnosis of hemophilia. The nurse knows that priority nursing diagnosis
for a patient with hemophilia is what?
A. Hypothermia
B. Diarrhea
C. Ineffective coping
,D. Imbalance nutrition: Less than body requirements Correct Answer-C.
Ineffective coping
Rationale: Most patients with hemophilia are dx as children, often
require assistance in coping w/ condition bc of it is chronic, places
restrictions on daily life, and is an inherited disorder that can be passed
to future generations
A nurse is planning the care of a patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell
disease who has been admitted for the treatment of an acute vaso-
occlusive crisis. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize in
the patient's plan of care?
A. Risk for disuse syndrome related to ineffective peripheral circulation
B. Functional urinary incontinence related to urethral occlusion
C. Ineffective tissue perfusion related to thrombosis
D. Ineffective thermoregulation related to hypothalamic dysfunction
Correct Answer-C. Ineffective tissue perfusion related to thrombosis
A patient is being treated on the medical unit for a sickle cell crisis. The
nurse's most recent assessment reveals an oral temperature of 100.5 F
and a new onset of fine crackles on lung auscultation. What is the nurse's
most appropriate action?
A. Apply supplementary oxygen via nasal cannula
B. Administer bronchodilators by nebulizer
, C. Liaise with RT and consider high-flow oxygen
D. Inform provider that the patient my have an infection Correct
Answer-D. Inform provider that the patient my have an infection
The nurse is aware that patients with sickle cell anemia benefit from
understanding what situations can precipitate a sickle cell crisis. When
teaching a patient with sickle cell anemia about strategies to prevent
crises, what measures should the nurse recommend?
A. Using prophylactic antibodies and performing meticulous hyigene
B. Maximizing physical activity and taking OTC iron supplements
C. Limiting psychosocial stress and eating a high-protein diet
D. Avoiding cold temperatures and ensuring sufficient hydration Correct
Answer-D. Avoiding cold temperatures and ensuring sufficient
hydration
A nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who has recently
been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. What topic should the nurse
prioritize when teaching this patient?
A. Avoiding buses, subways, and other crowded, public sites
B. Avoiding activities that carry a risk for injury
C. Keeping immunizations current
D. Avoiding foods high in vitamin K Correct Answer-B. Avoiding
activities that carry a risk for injury
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