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1. Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment with prednisone? A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor 2. A nurse has be...

NUR 104 Final Exam Study Guide A level Based Verified 1. A client who is undergoing chemotherapy has received a bouquet of flow- ers. What should the nurse do to assure the client's safety Set the flowers in the room but on a surface near the door. Inform the client the flowers have arrived and that they will be kept at the nursing station. Allow the client to see the flowers but then remove them from the room. Explain to the client why the flowers will not be allowed in the room...

  1. What can be delegated to Assistive person- nel (AP)? 2. A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing ...

  1. A nurse is evaluating a newly licensed nurse who is administering a vitamin K injection to a new- born. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teach- ing? (SATA) a. Applies gentle pressure at the site after injection b. Aspirates the syringe for blood return after needle insertion c. Selects the dorsogluteal site to administer the injec- tion d. Inserts the needle at a 45° angle - IM should be 90 e. Cleans the injection site wit...

he Nursi1ng Care of the Childbearing Family TEST 1 Antepartal Care ■ The Preconception Client ■ The Pregnant Client Receiving Prenatal Care ■ The Pregnant Client in Childbirth Preparation Classes ■ The Pregnant Client with Risk Factors ■ Managing Care Quality and Safety ■ Answers, Rationales, and Test Taking Strategies The Preconception Client 1. A client has obtained Plan B (levonorgestrel 0.75 mg, 2 tablets) as emergency contraception. After unprotected intercourse, ...

  1. What can be delegated to Assistive person- nel (AP)? 2. A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing ...

NCLEX RN 2023 Review.A client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is having frequent episodes of dysphagia. Which of the following referrals is appropriate for the nurse to make currently? 1. Physical Therapist 2. Speech Pathologist 3. Registered Dietitian 4. Occupational Therapist A client who has chronic progressive dementia exhibits symptoms of malnutrition. Which action is needed at this time? 1. Notify social services about concern for abuse. 2. Initiate a consult for physical th...

NURS 6521 Midterm Exam (Complete Solution) Latest: Question1. A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelli...

1. An individual with a history of depression and low self-esteem has just begun to participate in a home management group. This individual had previous- ly identified cooking as a leisure interest that he is good at. Which of the following approaches will MOST effectively promote individual growth and self-confidence? (#90) 2. An individual diagnosed with borderline personality disorder tells a COTA that she is the only one she can trust. The next day she accuses the COTA of lying to her. The...

NURS 6521 Midterm Exam (Complete Solution) Latest: Question1. A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelli...