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1. DM peripheral neuropathy prescribed pregabalin x 2 weeks; reports diminished foot pain. Nurse notes no improvement in healing of several toe ulcers A. Review plan for strategies used to manage foot ulcers B. Reassure patient ulcers take several months to heal C. Explain that dose will need to increase D. Withhold next dose until HCP is notified ANS: A

The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding the new medication? A. Take the medication at bedtime. B. Report presence of increased bruising. C. Check pulse before taking medication. D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair. D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair.

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment of an 11-months old infant with congestive heart failure who is scheduled repair of restenosis of coarctation of the aorta that was repaired 4 days after birth. Findings include blood pressure higher in the arms than the lower, with pathophysiologic mechanism support these findings? The lumen of the aorta reduces the volume of flow to the lower extremities A child is to receive vancomycin (Vancocin) 20 mg/kg IV one hour before a scheduled procedur...

What clinical finding should a nurse expect a child with nephrosis to exhibit? A. Elevated blood pressure B. Blood-tinged urine C. Elevated temperature D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ When plotting a 20 week-old infant's weight on a standardized growth chart, the nurse determines that the child's weight is between the 2nd and 3rd percentile. Based on this finding what action should the nurse take? A. Teach the parents about interventions for failure to thrive syndrome ...

The nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a 14-year old female client who is scheduled for surgery to correct a spinal curvature. Which statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place? A. I will read all the literature you gave me before surgery. B. I have had surgery before when I broke my wrist in a bike accident, so I know what to expect. C. All the things people have told me will help me take care of my back. D. I understand that I will be in a body cast an...

The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring a child who is manifesting signs of shock after a motor vehicle collision. Which finding is most important for the PN to report to the charge nurse? a) narrowing pulse pressure b) apprehension c) irritability d) thirst Answer: A

OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to blood-borne pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is: A significant health risk associated with exposure to blood. How is Hepatitis B transmitted? By sexual and/or blood-to-blood contact. Which hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants? Hepatitis C The virus that causes Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is: Human immunodeficiency virus How

OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to blood-borne pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is: a significant health risk associated with exposure to blood How is Hepatitis B transmitted? By sexual and/or blood-to-blood contact Which Hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants? Hepatitis C The virus that causes AIDS is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take temperature once a day. B. Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. C. Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. D. Wash dishes in warm water. A. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an ac...

When providing care for a client following a bronchoscopy, which assessment finding should the nurse immediately report to the HCP? a) slight blood-tinged sputum b) dyspnea and dysphagia c) sore throat and hoarseness d) no gag reflex after thirty minutes b) dyspnea and dysphagia To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), what interventions should the nurse implement? a. initiate passive range of motion b. establish a regular routine...