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[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a total hip replacement. What should the nurse and other caregivers do to prevent dislocation of the new prosthesis ？（）
A. Keep the affected leg in a position of adduction.
B. Use measures other than turning to prevent pressure ulcers.
C. Prevent internal rotation of the affected leg.
D. Keep the hip flexed by placing pillows under the client's knee.
[单项选择]The overweight adolescent client tells the nurse that he would like to lose weight and asks the nurse's opinion on how to accomplish his goal. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate
A. Exercising more often.
B. Severely limiting calorie intake.
C. Participating in an adolescent weight-reduction program.
D. Cutting clown on sweets and other snacks.
[单项选择]The nurse is teaching a client who receives nitrates for the relief of chest pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse emphasize ？（）
A. Repeat the dose of sublingual nitroglycerin every 15 minutes for three doses.
B. Store the drug in a cool, well-lit place.
C. Lie down or sit in a chair for 5 to 10 minutes after taking the drug.
D. Restrict alcohol intake to two drinks per day.
[单项选择]The nurse is interviewing a client who is currently under the influence of a controlled substance and shows signs of becoming agitated. What should the nurse do
[单项选择]The nurse is evaluating a client who is complaining of shortness of breath. The client's respiratory rate is 26 breaths per minute so the nurse documents that he is tachypneic. The nurse understands that tachypnea means
A. frequent bowel sounds.
B. heart rate greater than 100 beats/minute
C. hyperventilation.
D. respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths/minute
[单项选择]A client with heart failure asks the nurse about the reason for taking enalapril maleate. The nurse would explain that the medication is prescribed for which of the following reason
A. Lower the blood pressure by increasing peripheral vasoconstriction.
B. Lower the heart rate by slowing the conduetion system.
C. Block the conversion of angiotensin Ⅰ to angiotensin Ⅱ.
D. Increase myocardial contractility, thereby improving cardiac output.
[单项选择]The nurse is assessing a client who gave birth yesterday. Where should the nurse expect to find the top of the client's fundus ？（）
A. One fingerbreadth above the umbilicus.
B. One fingerbreadth below the umbilicus.
C. At the level of the umbilicus.
D. Below the symphysis pubis.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which statement is true about this client
A. The client has regular obsessions.
B. Relaxation techniques and psychotherapy are necessary for cure.
C. Nightmares and flashbacks are common in individuals who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder.
D. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by anxiety that lasts longer than 6 months.
[单项选择]The nurse plans to teach a client who is receiving radiation therapy how to care for his skin at home. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's instructions
A. "Apply a heating pad to the area to relieve pain. "
B. "Keep the area covered when you go outdoors. "
C. "You may use deodorant soap if you wish to cleanse the area. "
D. "Put baby oil on the area after each treatment to keep it from getting dry. "
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a total hip replacement. The nurse should
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who required chest tube insertion for a pneumothorax. To assess a client for pneumothorax resolution, the nurse can anticipate that he'll require
A. monitoring of arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2).
B. arterial blood gas (ABG) studies.
C. chest auscultation.
D. a chest X-ray.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing sinus bradycardia with a pulse rate of 40 beats/minute. His blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg and he complains of dizziness. Which medication would be used to treat his bradycardia
A. Atropine.
B. Dobutamine (Dobutrex).
C. Bretylium (Bretylol).
D. Lidocaine (Xylocaine).
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who complains of chronic pain. Given this complaint, why would the nurse simultaneously evaluate both general physical and psychosocial problems
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who exhibits magical thinking. Which of the following best describes magical thinking
A. Strong positive and negative feelings that cause conflict.
B. Returning to an earlier developmental stage.
C. Meaningless repetition of words.
D. The belief that thoughts or wishes can control other people or events.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who exhibits signs of somatization. Which of the following statements is most relevant
A. Clients with somatization are cognitively impaired.
B. Anxiety rarely coexists with somatization.
C. Somatization exists when medical evidence supports the symptoms.
D. Clients with somatization often have lengthy medical records.
