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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
enalapril. Which
of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You should take this medication with food."
B. "You may experience increased heart rate."
C. "This medication can cause a persistent dry cough."
D. "This medication can cause your blood pressure to increase."
Answer: c) "This medication can cause a persistent dry cough."
Rationale: A persistent dry cough is a common side effect of ACE
inhibitors, such as enalapril.


2. A nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney
disease. The
nurse should prioritize monitoring which of the following
laboratory results?
A. Sodium levels
B. Potassium levels
C. Hemoglobin levels
D. Calcium levels
Answer: b) Potassium levels
Rationale: Clients with chronic kidney disease are at high risk for
hyperkalemia due to impaired

,renal function, which can lead to dangerous arrhythmias.
Potassium levels should be monitored
closely.


3. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin
therapy. Which of the
following laboratory results should the nurse monitor regularly?
A. Platelet count
B. International normalized ratio (INR)
C. Prothrombin time (PT)
D. Hemoglobin level
Answer: b) International normalized ratio (INR)
Rationale: Warfarin affects blood clotting, and the INR is a key
measure to monitor the
effectiveness of therapy and to avoid bleeding or clotting
complications.


4. A nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypertension
who is taking a
beta-blocker. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the
provider?
A. Blood pressure of 128/84 mmHg.
B. Apical pulse of 48 bpm.

,C. Serum sodium level of 140 mEq/L.
D. Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute.
Answer: b) Apical pulse of 48 bpm.
Rationale: A heart rate below 50 bpm in a client taking a beta-
blocker is a concern, as it may
indicate bradycardia, which requires further evaluation and
potential adjustment of medication.


5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the
following should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. "You may experience a persistent dry cough."
B. "You should take this medication with food."
C. "This medication can cause an increase in potassium levels."
D. "You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice."
Answer: a) "You may experience a persistent dry cough."
Rationale: A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is a persistent
dry cough. This should be
discussed with the client so they can report it if it occurs.


6. A nurse is caring for a client with a suspected deep vein
thrombosis (DVT).
Which of the following interventions is a priority?

, A. Apply a heating pad to the affected leg.
B. Elevate the affected leg.
C. Encourage the client to ambulate.
D. Administer anticoagulants as prescribed.
Answer: d) Administer anticoagulants as prescribed.
Rationale: Anticoagulants help prevent the clot from growing
larger and reduce the risk of a
pulmonary embolism, which is a life-threatening complication of
DVT.


7. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a
new diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates
A. need for further teaching?
A. "I will check my blood sugar levels at least once a day."
B. "I will take my insulin at the same time every day."
C. "I will eat meals at the same time each day to prevent blood
sugar fluctuations."
D. "I will only take insulin when I feel my blood sugar is high."
Answer: d) "I will only take insulin when I feel my blood sugar is
high."
Rationale: Insulin should be taken as prescribed by the provider,
regardless of the client's

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