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A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime.
What action should the nurse take?
(correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water
Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow
incontinence?
A client Who is confused and frequently forgets to go to the bathroom
271. While monitoring a client during a seizure, which interventions should the nurse
implement? (Select all that apply)
(correct Answer-
Move obstacle away from client Monitor physical movements Observe for a patent
airway Record the duration of the seizure
272. A male client with a long history of alcoholism is admitted because of mild
confusion and fine motor tremors. He reports that he quit drinking alcohol and
stopped smoking cigarettes one month ago after his brother died of lung cancer.
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Which intervention is most important for the nurses to include in the client's plan of
care?
(correct Answer- Observe for changes in level of consciousness.
273. An older adult female admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a possible
stroke is intubated with ventilator setting of tidal volume 600, PlO2 40%, and
respiratory rate of 12 breaths/minute. The arterial blood gas (ABG) results after
intubation are PH 7.31. PaCO2 60, PaO2 104, SPO2 98%, HCO3 23. To normalize the
client's ABG finding, which action is required?
correct Answer- Increase ventilator rate.
274. The mother of the 12- month-old with cystic fibrosis reports that her child is
experiencing increasing congestion despite the use of chest physical therapy (CPT)
twice a day, and has also experiences a loss of appetite. What instruction should
the nurse provide?
(correct Answer- CPT should be performed more frequently, but at least an hour
before meals.
275. The nurse is evaluating the diet teaching of a client with hypertension. What dinner
selection indicates that the client understands the dietary recommendation for
hypertension?
(correct Answer- Baked pork chop, applesauce, corn on the cob, 2% milk, and key-
lime pie
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276. A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted for frequent hyperglycemic
episodes and a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 10%. Insulin glargine 10 units
subcutaneously once a day at bedtime and a sliding scale with insulin aspart q6h
are prescribed. What action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
(correct Answer- Fingerstick glucose assessment q6h with meals Review with the
client proper foot care and prevention of injury
Coordinate carbohydrate controlled meals at consistent times and intervals Teach
subcutaneous injection technique, site rotation and insulin management
277. Which problem reported by a client taking lovastatin requires the most immediate
fallow up by the nurse?
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(correct Answer- Muscle pain
278. While assessing a client's chest tube (CT), the nurse discovers bubbling in the water
seal chamber of the chest tube collection device. The client's vital signs are: blood
pressure of 80/40 mmHg, heart rate 120 beats/minutes, respiratory rate 32
breaths/minutes, oxygen saturation 88%. Which interventions should the nurse
implement?
279. Before leaving the room of a confused client, the nurse notes that a half bow knot
was used to attach the client's wrist restraints to the movable portion of the client's
bed frame. What action should the nurse take before leaving the room?
(correct Answer- Ensure that the knot can be quickly released.
280. Oral antibiotics are prescribed for an 18-month-old toddler with severe otitis
media. An antipyrine and benzocaine-otic also prescribed for pain and
inflammation. What instruction should the nurse emphasize concerning the
installation of the antipyrine/benzocaine otic solution?
(correct Answer- Have the child lie with the ear up for one to two minute after
installation.
281. An older adult male is admitted with complications related to chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). He reports progressive dyspnea that worsens on
exertion and his weakness has increased over the past month. The nurse notes that
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