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A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - -"I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine
since."
-A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the past month.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that
the client has developed thrombophlebitis? - -Calf swelling
-A nurse manager is overseeing the care on a unit. Which of the following
situations should the nurse manager identify as a violation of HIPAA
guidelines? - -A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with her
documentation.
-A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a prescription
for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - -Remove the stockings at least once per shift.
-A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should
perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects? - -
Auscultate lung sounds
-A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin
administration. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify
as an indication that the client is ready to learn? - -"I can concentrate best in
the morning."
-A nurse is performing a Romberg's test during the physical assessment of a
client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use? - -Have the
client stand with her arms at her side and her feet together.
-A nurse is planning an deduction session for an older adult client who has
just learned that she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
strategies should the nurse plan to use with this client? - -Allow extra time
for the client to respond to questions
-A nurse is teaching an older client who is at risk for osteoporosis about
beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types
of activity should the nurse recommend? - -Walking briskly
, -A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3
weeks. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings requires
further intervention? - -Erythema on pressure points
-A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose liquid
medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- -Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration.
-A nurse is responding to a call light and finds a client lying on the bathroom
floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - -Check the
client for injuries
-A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger over his diagnosis of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - -
Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief.
-A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor
says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have
routine screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following responses
should the nurse make? - -"You should have a fecal occult blood test every
year."
-A nurse manager is preparing to review medication documentation with a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should the
nurse manager plan to include in the teaching? - -"Use the complete name
of the medication magnesium sulfate."
-A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - -Place the client in a room with negative-
pressure airflow.
Wear gloves when assisting the client with oral care.
Use antimicrobial sanitizer for hand hygiene.
-A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients
who have Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? - -Have family members wear a
gown and gloves when visiting.
-A nurse in a surgical suite notes documentation on a client's medical record
he has a latex allergy. In preparation for the client's procedure, which of the
following precautions should the nurse take? - -Wrap monitoring cords with
stockinette and tape them in place.
-A nurse is caring for a client who is reporting difficulty falling asleep. Which
of the following measures would the nurse recommend? - -Use progressive
relaxation techniques at bedtime.
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