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The nurse is caring for a yound adult male client with facial injuries resulting from a
motor vehicle collision. Which client statement is indicative of the highest priority for
nursing intervention?
A. " I dont want my family and friends to see me looking like this."
B. " I am not taking any more medication because the make my mouth dry."
C. "I can't sleep through the night because I awaken with pain when I move."
D. "My biggest fear is that this injury will cause me to lose my job."


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, C. "I can't sleep through the night because I awaken with pain when I
move."




While transcribing a new prescription, the nurse notes that the prescribed dosage is
much lower than the recommended dosage listed in the drug reference guide. Which
client data supports the dosage reduction?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Increased serum protein.
C. Increased liver enzymes.
D. Prolonged prothrombin time.


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C. Increased liver enzymes.




The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection in the ventrogluteal site
of a client who weighs 80 kg. What size needle should the nurse select?
A. 21-gauge, 1.5 inch needle
B. 27-gauge, 5/8 inch needle
C. 20-gauge, 3 inch needle
D. 25-gauge, 1 inch needle


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A. 21-gauge, 1.5 inch needle




The nurse is discussing the use of isotertinoin (Accutane) with a 19-year old female
client, who has been taking oral contraceptives for one year. The client agrees to use
a second form of contraception while on the medication, and has had two negative

,pregnancy tests. What other instruction should the nurse provide regarding the use of
Accutane?
A. If depression occurs, the use of St. John's Wort is recommended.
B. The medication must be taken with food to enhance absorption.
C. Fluids should be limited to sips when swallowing this medication.
D. Serum lipids should be evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment.


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B. The medication must be taken with food to enhance absorption.




A client at 8 weeks gestation is told her hemoglobin is 9.5 mg/dl. Which nursing
intervention has the highest priority?
A. Explain that this is a normal finding in early pregnancy.
B. Instruct the client to eat a well-balanced diet.
C. Provide the client with a list of foods high in iron
D. Obtain a prescription for an iron supplement.


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D. Obtain a prescription for an iron supplement.




The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is scheduled for
parathyroidectomy, which disorder in the client's history is most likely to be impacted
by this surgery?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Fibromyalgia
C. Gout
D. Diabetes insipidus


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, A. Osteoporosis




The nurse assess a client who is immunosuppressed and is diagnosed with a
respiratory infection. The client has respirations at 20 breaths/minute, pulse oximetry
of 95%, clear bilateral breath sounds, and is afebrile with no productive cough. Which
nursinf diagnosis should the nurse include in client's plan of care?
A. Risk for activity intolerance
B. Impaired gas exchanged
C. Risk for ineffective airway clearance
D. Impaired tissue perfusion


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C. Risk for ineffective airway clearance




The healthcare provider prescribes fluoxetine (Prozac) for a client with major
depressive disorder. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's
medication teaching plan?
A. Avoid eating avocados and drinking red wine
B. Expect to feel more tired and lethargic
C. Dry, cold skin is a common side effect
D. Take the medication in the early morning


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D. Take the medication in the early morning




A male college student returns to the student health clinic one week after receiving a
positive mono spot test for mononucleosis and requests a prescription for amoxicillin

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