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[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 giving home care instructions to a client who just had a cataract removed and an intraocular lens implanted. What should the nurse tell the client
A. Don’t sleep on the operated side.
B. Wear the eye shield continuously for 2 weeks.
C. Aspirin may be taken for mild pain.
D. Straining during bowel movements is allowe
[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 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.
[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 providing care for a client who underwent mitral valve replacement. The best example of a measurable client outcome goal is to
A. change his own dressing.
B. walk in the hallway.
C. walk from his room to the end of the hall and back before discharge.
D. eat a special diet.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a comatose client who has suffered a closed head injury. What intervention should the nurse implement to prevent increases in intracranial pressure (ICP)
A. Suction the airway every hour and as needed.
B. Elevate the head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees.
C. Turn the client and change his position every 2 hours.
D. Maintain a well-lit room.
