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[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 interviewing a client who is currently under the influence of a controlled substance and shows signs of becoming agitated. Which measure should the nurse take first when caring for this client
A. Be aware of hospital security.
B. Communicate a scolding attitude to intimidate the client.
C. Use confrontation.
D. Express disgust with the client’s behavior.
[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 teaching a client who has been prescribed allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which instruction would the nurse give to the client
A. Increase alcohol intake while taking the drug.
B. Avoid foods that are rich in purine.
C. Take aspirin for pain.
D. Take the drug between meals to promote absorption.
[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 complains of chronic pain. Given this complaint, why would the nurse simultaneously evaluate both general physical and psychosocial problems
A. Depression is commonly characterized by pain disorders and somatic complaints.
B. Combining evaluations will save time and allow for quicker delivery of health care.
C. Most insurance plans won’t cover evaluation of both as separate entities.
D. The physician doesn’t have the training to evaluate for psychosocial considerations.
[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 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 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 tracheostomy. The first priority when caring for a client with a tracheostomy is
A. helping him communicate.
B. keeping his airway patent.
C. encouraging him to perform activities of daily living.
D. preventing him from developing an infection.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who has hemoconcentration after fluid loss. Which IV fluids would be the most appropriate fluid replacement therapy for this client
A. Distilled water.
B. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) only.
C. DSW with 40 mEq of potassium chloride.
D. Dextrose 10% in salin
[单项选择]The nurse is teaching a client who is 28 weeks pregnant and has gestational diabetes how to control her blood glucose levels. Diet therapy alone has been unsuccessful in controlling her blood glucose levels, so she has started insulin therapy. The nurse should consider the teaching effective when the client says
A. "I won’t use insulin if I’m sick. "
B. "I need to use insulin each day. "
C. "If I give myself an insulin injection, I don’t need to watch what I eat. "
D. "I’ll monitor my blood glucose levels twice a week. "
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage dumping syndrome, the nurse should advise the client to()
A. restrict fluid intake to 1 qt (1,000 mL)/day.
B. drink liquids only with meals.
C. don’t drink liquids 2 hours before meals.
D. drink liquids only between meals.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a modified radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. She’s in her 30s and has two young children. Although she’s worried about her future, she seems to be adjusting well to her diagnosis. What should the nurse do to support her coping ?()
A. Tell the client’s spouse or partner to be supportive while she recovers.
B. Encourage the client to proceed with the next phase of treatment.
C. Recommend that the client remain cheerful for the sake of her children.
D. Refer the client to the American Cancer Society’s Reach for Recovery program or another support program.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who undergoes a total right knee replacement. The nurse would anticipate which of the following activity orders for this client on the first postoperative day
A. Bed rest for 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
B. Ambulate with walker twice a day.
C. Up to chair with leg elevated.
D. Dangle at bedside for 20 minutes.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. Why would the client act as if he didn’t have a problem
A. The client has never taken the CAGE questionnaire.
B. Denial is a defense mechanism commonly used by alcoholics.
C. Thought processes are distorted.
D. Alcohol is expensiv