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Passpoint-Mood, Adjustment and Dementia Disorders Question 1 A depressed client tells a nurse, "I want to die. Life just isn't worth living." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? You Selected: • "Of course life is worth living. You'll feel better soon." Correct response: • "This must be a very difficult time for you." Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A professional artist is admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of bipolar disorder. During ...

Passpoint-Integumentary Question 1 When assessing a client who is incontinent for risk for developing a pressure ulcer, the nurse should note which factor that can most alter tissue tolerance and lead to the development of a pressure ulcer? You Selected:  exposure to moisture Correct response:  exposure to moisture Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question The nurse is assessing a hospitalized older client for the presence of pressure ulcers. The nurse notes that the client h...

Passpoint-Psychotic disorders Question 1 See full question A client with schizophrenia repeatedly uses profanity during an activity therapy session. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? You Selected:  "Your behavior won't be tolerated. Go to your room immediately." Correct response:  "Your cursing is interrupting the activity. Take time out in your room for 10 minutes." Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question When conducting a mental status examination with a ne...

Passpoint-Antepartum Question 1 A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a primigravid client who's 2 months pregnant. The nurse should tell the client that she can expect to feel the fetus move at which time? You Selected:  Between 18 and 20 weeks' gestation Correct response:  Between 18 and 20 weeks' gestation Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A client is 2 months pregnant. Which factor should the nurse anticipate as most likely to affect her psychosocial transit...

Passpoint-Intrapartum Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client with mild active bleeding from placenta previa. Which assessment factor indicates that an emergency cesarean birth may be necessary? You Selected:  Maternal heart rate of 65 beats/minute Correct response:  Fetal heart rate of 80 beats/minute Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A client with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome is admitted to the labor and delivery unit....

Passpoint-Postpartum Question 1 A client gives birth to a stillborn neonate at 36 weeks' gestation. When caring for this client, which strategy by the nurse would be most helpful? You Selected: • Provide information about possible causes of the stillbirth only if the client requests it. Correct response: • Encourage the client to see, touch, and hold the dead neonate. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question During the postpartum period, a nurse should assess for signs of norm...

Passpoint-Immune and Hematologic Question 1 A client in sickle cell crisis has been hospitalized during her pregnancy. After giving discharge instructions, the nurse determines the client needs further teaching when she makes which statement? You Selected:  "I will need more frequent appointments during the remainder of the pregnancy." Correct response:  “I will need to take an iron supplement even if my laboratory values are normal.” Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full qu...

Passpoint-Oncologic Question 1 A client with stage II ovarian cancer undergoes a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingooophorectomy with tumor resection, omentectomy, appendectomy, and lymphadenectomy. During the second postoperative day, which assessment finding requires immediate intervention? You Selected:  Shallow breathing and increasing lethargy Correct response:  Shallow breathing and increasing lethargy Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A client h...

Passpoint-Neuro Question 1 See full question A client comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, malaise, chills, fever, and a stiff neck. Vital sign assessment reveals a temperature elevation, increased heart and respiratory rates, and normal blood pressure. On physical examination, the nurse notes confusion, a petechial rash, nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski's sign, and Kernig's sign. What do these manifestations indicate? You Selected:  Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) Co...

NURSING 4710 Adolescent Question 1 See full question A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been diagnosed with a spleen laceration resulting from a skateboard accident. Which nursing diagnosis should be the highest priority? You Selected:  Deficient fluid volume (hemorrhage) Correct response:  Deficient fluid volume (hemorrhage) Explanation: Deficient fluid volume(hemorrhage) is of highest priority because the spleen is a vascular organ. Laceration may lead to hemorrhage. ...