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Which action should the nurse include when developing the plan of care for a neonate prior to surgical repair of a myelomeningocele? - Cover the defect with moist, sterile saline dressings. The nurse is caring for an infant with hypospadias. Identify the area where the nurse would assess for this condition. - Underside of penis.

may not cause symptoms until serious complications occur - When educating a female client with gonorrhea, what should the nurse emphasize? In women, gonorrhea: melanoma - While assessing the skin of a 45-year-old, fair-skinned female client, the nurse notes a lesion on the medial aspect of her lower leg. It has irregular borders, with various shades of black and brown. The client states that the lesion itches occasionally and bled slightly a few weeks ago. She also reveals a history of sun...

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department (ED) after accidentally taking an overdose of heroin. The adolescent is semiconscious, unable to respond appropriately to questions, slurs words, and has constricted pupils; the client's vital signs are blood pressure 60/50 mm Hg, pulse 50 beats/min, and respirations 8 breaths/min. Naloxone is administered to temporarily reverse the effects of the heroin. Which finding would first indicate that the naloxone administration has been e...

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department (ED) after accidentally taking an overdose of heroin. The adolescent is semiconscious, unable to respond appropriately to questions, slurs words, and has constricted pupils; the client's vital signs are blood pressure 60/50 mm Hg, pulse 50 beats/min, and respirations 8 breaths/min. Naloxone is administered to temporarily reverse the effects of the heroin. Which finding would first indicate that the naloxone administration has been effective? ...

A client comes to the physician's office for treatment of severe sunburn. The nurse takes this opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting the skin from the sun's damaging rays. Which instruction would best prevent skin damage? a. use sunscreen with a sun protection factor 6 or higher b. apply sunscreen even on overcast days c. when at the beach sit in the shade to prevent sunburn d. Minimize sun exposure from 1 to 4 pm when the sun is strongest - b. apply sunscreen even on over...

A client is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. To help the client maintain adequate nutrition, the nurse should plan to: - offer finger foods and sandwiches. -Finger foods and sandwiches help maintain adequate nutrition and provide calories for this client's high energy level. During the manic phase, the client can't sit still for large meals. Providing a stimulating mealtime environment is incorrect because a quiet mealtime environment is more beneficial than a stimulating one. Lett...

2023 NCLEX PASSPOINT EXAM 2 – LATEST NCLEX PASSPOINT EXAM 2 QUESTIONS ANSWERS AND RATIONALE A client with a history of polysubstance abuse is admitted to the facility. He complains of nausea and vomiting 24 hours after admission. The nurse who assesses the client notes piloerection, pupillary dilation, and lacrimation. The nurse suspects that the client is going through withdrawal from which substance? ANSWER Opioids EXPLANATION: Piloerection, pupillary dilation, and lacrimation are ...