A client arrives to the emergency department reporting an intermittent fever and
night sweats for the past 3 weeks and has developed a productive cough containing
small amounts of blood. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A. Move into airborne isolation
B. Arrange transport for radiographic imaging
C. Collect specimens for blood cultures
D. Obtain a sputum sample
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A. Move into airborne isolation
While completing a health assessment for a client with migraine headaches, the nurse
assesses bilateral weakness _____. The client reports joint pain and trouble twisting a
door knob due to weakness. Which action should the nurse take?
, A. Gather additional assessment data about the pain and weakness.
B. Implement fall precautions to reduce the client's risk for injury
C. Consult with the occupational therapist for a functional assessment
D. Explain that relief of the migraine pain will reduce related symptoms.
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C. Consult with the occupational therapist for a functional assessment
The nurse is providing teaching to a client with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and
peripheral neuropathy. What information should the nurse provide?
A. Family members can help with regular foot exams
B. Shoes should be worn outside the house, but it is fine to be barefoot inside
C. Aching feet may be soaked in lukewarm water for one hour or more
D. Heating pads are useful if on the lowest setting
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A. Family members can help with regular foot exams
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis Vulgaris who is receiving
psoralen and ultraviolet light. Which finding indicates that the client has been
overexposed to the treatment?
A. Thick skin plaques topped by silvery white scales
B. Tenderness upon palpation and generalized erythema
C. Brown, rough, greasy, wart-like papules on the face
D. Requires sunglasses because sunlight hurts eyes
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night sweats for the past 3 weeks and has developed a productive cough containing
small amounts of blood. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A. Move into airborne isolation
B. Arrange transport for radiographic imaging
C. Collect specimens for blood cultures
D. Obtain a sputum sample
Give this one a try later!
A. Move into airborne isolation
While completing a health assessment for a client with migraine headaches, the nurse
assesses bilateral weakness _____. The client reports joint pain and trouble twisting a
door knob due to weakness. Which action should the nurse take?
, A. Gather additional assessment data about the pain and weakness.
B. Implement fall precautions to reduce the client's risk for injury
C. Consult with the occupational therapist for a functional assessment
D. Explain that relief of the migraine pain will reduce related symptoms.
Give this one a try later!
C. Consult with the occupational therapist for a functional assessment
The nurse is providing teaching to a client with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and
peripheral neuropathy. What information should the nurse provide?
A. Family members can help with regular foot exams
B. Shoes should be worn outside the house, but it is fine to be barefoot inside
C. Aching feet may be soaked in lukewarm water for one hour or more
D. Heating pads are useful if on the lowest setting
Give this one a try later!
A. Family members can help with regular foot exams
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis Vulgaris who is receiving
psoralen and ultraviolet light. Which finding indicates that the client has been
overexposed to the treatment?
A. Thick skin plaques topped by silvery white scales
B. Tenderness upon palpation and generalized erythema
C. Brown, rough, greasy, wart-like papules on the face
D. Requires sunglasses because sunlight hurts eyes
Give this one a try later!
