A nurse is teaching a client who has rapid cycling bipolar disorder and a new prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Blood tests will be done weekly during the first several months of treatment. B. You should not drink alcohol while …
The nurse is caring for a group of clients when a fire alarm sounds in the hospital cafeteria. What should the nurse do next? A. Find the fire extinguisher. B. Close all doors in the area. C. Remove oxygen devices. D. Begin evacuating the clients. Answer: BIn a fire emergency in a hospital setting, the …
A newly licensed nurse is concerned about time management. Which action should be most effective in the initial development of a time management plan? A. Keep a time log for what was done during the hours worked B. Complete each task before beginning another activity C . Ask for additional assistance when necessary to complete …
A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1. Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem 2. Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be …
Upon completing a review of a 27-year-old client’s admission documents, the nurse identifies that the client does not have an advance directives. What action should the nurse take? A. Lecture the client on the importance of having advance directives. B. Advance directives are not appropriate for this client due to the client’s age. C. Refer …
1.The nurse receives report on the medical/surgical unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST? 1. A client with an IV of normal saline infusing at 125 ml per hour complaining of slight swelling at the IV insertion site. 2. A client 3 days post right knee replacement complaining of right calf …
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who will undergo a thyroidectomy. How should the nurse advise the client concerning the Lugol solution prescribed before surgery? A. Take the medication with juice B. Take the medication before going to bed C. Avoid exposure to sunlight when taking the medication D. Take propylthiouracil (PTU) after …
A nurse is caring for a client with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) who is complaining about chills, night sweats, fever, and diarrhea. The client has significant weight loss and malabsorption. Which of the following may have caused the client’s symptoms? A. Tuberculosis B. Cryptosporidiosis C. Candidiasis D. Pneumocystis carinii post your answer in the comment …
Nurse is caring for a client with a GI bleed who has been diagnosed with liver failure due to hepatitis B. Which of the following blood products will most likely be prescribed to achieve hemostasis? Answer in the comment section. A. Packed red blood cells B. Cryoprecipitate C. Platelets D. Whole blood Correct Answer: B. Cryoprecipitate …
The nurse assesses a client diagnosed with adrenal crisis. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is responding positively to treatment? 1) INCORRECT – Hypoglycemia is a clinical manifestation of adrenal crisis. This symptom does not indicate that the client is responding positively to treatment.2) INCORRECT – Hyperpigmentation is a clinical manifestation of …
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