PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2017 A with Verified Answers 2023 Graded A

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is postoperative. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - Report purulent drainage to the provider A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Upon monitoring the client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Red macular rash A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent the bone loss? - Encourage weight-bearing exercises A nurse is collecting data from a client and notices several skin lesions. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as possible melanoma? - Irregular borders A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to prevent dumping syndrome for a client following a partial gastrectomy for ulcers. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - Avoid liquids at mealtimes A nurse is collecting data on a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following laboratory levels should the nurse review prior to the procedure? - BUN A nurse is reinforcing teaching about glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements indicated that the client understands the teaching? - "I will have my HbA1c checked twice per year." A nurse is examining a client's IV site and notes a red line up his arm. The client reports a throbbing, burning pain at the IV site. The nurse should identify that the client's manifestations indicate which of the following complications of IV therapy? - Thrombophlebitis A nurse is reinforcing teaching about management of constipation with a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - Increase intake of fiber-rich foods A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Position pillows between the bony prominences A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? - Dangle the extremities off the side of the bed A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococcal pneumonia. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use? - Mask A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent post procedure complications? - Monitor the insertion site for bleeding Maintain the pressure dressing Check the client's peripheral pulses A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an epidural infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as the priority? - Dyspnea A nurse is reinforcing teaching about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - "I should wait at least 2 hours after eating before going to bed" A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin glargine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - "This type of insulin be given at the same time every day" A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione 7 mg subcutaneously to a client who has an INR of 4. Available is phytonadine 10mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? - 0.7mL A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? - "I understand that testicular cancer is painless" A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery and is experiencing anxiety. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? - Determine the client's understanding of the procedure? A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who has a knee arthroplasty. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an indication that a barrier to learning might be present? - The client stop the nurse and asks for pain medication