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Denning [Date] [Course title]

,The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The
child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents
indicates a need for further teaching?



1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake

2. Coughing spells may be triggered by dust or smoke

3. We need to maintain respiratory precautions & a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks

4. Good hand-washing techniques need to be instituted to prevent spreading the disease to others -
Answer: 3. We need to maintain respiratory precautions & a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks



A client enters the emergency department confused, twitching, & having seizures. His family states he
recently was placed on corticosteroids for arthritis & was feeling better & exercising daily. Upon
assessment, he has flushed skin, dry mucous membranes, an elevated temperature, & poor skin turgor.
His serum sodium level is 172 mEq/L. Which interventions would the health care provider likely
prescribe? select all that apply.



1. Monitor the vital signs

2. Monitor intake & output

3. Increase water intake orally

4. Monitor the electrolyte levels

5. Provide a sodium-reduced diet

6. Administer sodium replacements - Answer: 1. Monitor the vital signs

2. Monitor intake & output

3. Increase water intake orally

4. Monitor the electrolyte levels

5. Provide a sodium-reduced diet



The nurse is monitoring a client receiving glipizide (glucotrol). Which outcome indicates an ineffective
response from the medication.



1. A decrease in polyuria

2. A decrease in polyphagia

, 3. A fasting plasma glucose of 100 mg/dL

4. A glycosylated hemoglobin level of 12% - Answer: 4. A glycosylated hemoglobin level of 12%



The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client receiving sulfisoxazole. Which should be
included in the plan of care for instructions?



1. Maintain a high fluid intake

2. Discontinue the medication when feeling better

3. If the urine turns dark brown, call the health care provider immediately

4. Decrease the dosage when symptoms are improving to prevent an allergic response - Answer: 1.
Maintain a high fluid intake



Before administering an intermittent tube feeding through a nasogastric tube, the nurse checks for
gastric residual volume. Which is the best rationale for checking gastric residual volume before
administering the tube feeding?



1. Observe the digestion of formula

2. Check fluid & electrolyte status

3. Evaluate absorption of the last feeding

4. Confirm proper nasogastric tube placement - Answer: 3. Evaluate absorption of the last feeding



A postoperative client requests medication for flatulence (gas pains). Which medication from the
following PRN list should the nurse administer to this client



1. Ondansetron (zofran)

2. Simethicone (mylicon)

3. Acetaminophen (tylenol)

4. Magnesium hydroxide ( milk of mag) - Answer: 2. Simethicone (mylicon)

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