MSN 5410 ADVANCED MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING LATEST EXAM / MSN 5410 ADVANCED MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING LATEST EXAM 58 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLUS MARKING SCHEME

The nurse has just reassessed the condition of a postoperative client who was admitted 1 hour ago to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to monitor which parameter most carefully during the next hour? 1. Urinary output of 20 mL/hour 2. Temperature of 37.6°C (99.6°F) 3. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg 4. Serous drainage on the surgical dressing 2. Which client is at risk for the development of a sodium level at 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L)? 1. The client who is taking diuretics 2. The client with hyperaldosteronism 3. The client with Cushing's syndrome 4. The client who is taking corticosteroids 3. A health care provider prescribes genetic testing for a client who has a family history of colorectal cancer. Which action should the nurse take before scheduling the client for the procedure? a. Confirm that informed consent was obtained and placed on the client’s chart. b. Provide genetic counseling to the client and the client’s family members. c. Assess if the client is prepared for the risk of psychological side effects. d. Respect the client’s right not to share the results of the genetic test