Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing LATEST
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,The nurse in the oncology clinic is caring for a 42-year-old female client receiving chemotherapy with
fludarabine for acute myeloid leukemia who has developed petechiae, epistaxis, and ecchymosis.
client has developed ______________ that the laboratory results will reveal __________ - correct
ans:client has developed hemorrhage that the laboratory results will reveal thrombocytopenia.
The nurse provides care for a client, with a history of atherosclerosis, who is hospitalized for the
initiation of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism.
The client is at highest risk for developing _______________ as evidenced by
_______________. - correct ans:The client is at highest risk for developing cardiac dysfunction as
evidenced by angina.
The nurse is caring for a 24-year-old female client with a right tibial fracture treated with a cast 2 hours
ago. The client now reports unrelenting pain, rated as 7/10, despite taking oxycodone, and decreased
sensation in the right foot. A nursing assessment reveals the right foot is cooler and paler than the left
foot, with delayed capillary refill and a weak pulse.
Based on the nursing assessment, the priority action the nurse should take is to
_________________________ and prepare the client for _________________. - correct ans:Based on
the nursing assessment, the priority action the nurse should take is to notify the orthopedic health care
provider immediately and prepare the client for bivalving of the cast.
The nurse assesses a client who has a nasogastric tube for long-term nutritional needs for complications
associated with the medical device.
The nurse monitors the client for ___________ , a finding indicative of _____________. - correct ans:The
nurse monitors the client for purulent nasal drainage, a finding indicative of rhinosinusitis.
The office nurse is reviewing an 80-year-old female client's reports related to the onset of a severe
headache, rated at 9 out of 10 on the pain scale, with recent onset. The client denies any visual changes.
During a prior visit to the office a few months ago, the client had reported a ground-level fall as a result
of falling off a chair and hitting the back of their head. The client had been taken to the emergency
department, where imaging was performed with negative results.
, The nurse anticipates that the client has developed __________ and that __________ will be ordered. -
correct ans:The nurse anticipates that the client has developed chronic subdural hematoma and that
computed tomography (CT) imaging of the brain will be ordered.
A client will undergo abdominal surgery. The nurse provides preoperative education regarding the
importance of diaphragmatic breathing exercises to prevent postoperative complications.
The nurse will educate the client about the risk for developing _________, ____________, and
____________, if the client does not implement diaphragmatic breathing exercises in the postoperative
period of care. - correct ans:The nurse will educate the client about the risk for developing pneumonia,
bronchospasm, and atelectasis, if the client does not implement diaphragmatic breathing exercises in
the postoperative period of care.
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an asthma exacerbation. In the past year, the client
has been admitted for three asthma events. What will the nurse include in the client teaching about
preventing repeat hospitalizations?
The nurse should teach about __________ followed by ___________. - correct ans:The nurse should
teach about triggers to avoid followed by knowing medications.
A 47-year-old male client presented to the medical unit and the health care team suspects tuberculosis
(TB). The nurse is admitting the client to a reverse isolation room. QuantiFERON testing and chest x-ray
are pending. Urinalysis results are negative. No other testing was performed prior to admission to
isolation. The client denies any chest pain, shortness of breath (SOB), or respiratory difficulty. The client
presents with productive yellow sputum.
Based on the provided assessment status, the nurse should utilize __________ to prevent exposure and
__________ to collect specimens for additional testing. - correct ans:Based on the provided assessment
status, the nurse should utilize airborne precautions to prevent exposure and sputum to collect
specimens for additional testing.
The nurse has documented an assessment on a 45-year-old male client on the third postoperative day
following an open abdominal appendectomy.
Medical-Surgical Nursing LATEST
VERIFIED VERSION OF {2026-2027}
EXAM With Expected real and
comprehensive Questions With Well
Elaborated Correct Answers GRADED
A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
Services Offered
Proctored Exam Assistance
Online Class Management (Full Course Support)
Exam Preparation & Study Materials
Assignments and Coursework Support
Essays and Research Papers
Discussion Posts and Replies
,The nurse in the oncology clinic is caring for a 42-year-old female client receiving chemotherapy with
fludarabine for acute myeloid leukemia who has developed petechiae, epistaxis, and ecchymosis.
client has developed ______________ that the laboratory results will reveal __________ - correct
ans:client has developed hemorrhage that the laboratory results will reveal thrombocytopenia.
The nurse provides care for a client, with a history of atherosclerosis, who is hospitalized for the
initiation of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism.
The client is at highest risk for developing _______________ as evidenced by
_______________. - correct ans:The client is at highest risk for developing cardiac dysfunction as
evidenced by angina.
The nurse is caring for a 24-year-old female client with a right tibial fracture treated with a cast 2 hours
ago. The client now reports unrelenting pain, rated as 7/10, despite taking oxycodone, and decreased
sensation in the right foot. A nursing assessment reveals the right foot is cooler and paler than the left
foot, with delayed capillary refill and a weak pulse.
Based on the nursing assessment, the priority action the nurse should take is to
_________________________ and prepare the client for _________________. - correct ans:Based on
the nursing assessment, the priority action the nurse should take is to notify the orthopedic health care
provider immediately and prepare the client for bivalving of the cast.
The nurse assesses a client who has a nasogastric tube for long-term nutritional needs for complications
associated with the medical device.
The nurse monitors the client for ___________ , a finding indicative of _____________. - correct ans:The
nurse monitors the client for purulent nasal drainage, a finding indicative of rhinosinusitis.
The office nurse is reviewing an 80-year-old female client's reports related to the onset of a severe
headache, rated at 9 out of 10 on the pain scale, with recent onset. The client denies any visual changes.
During a prior visit to the office a few months ago, the client had reported a ground-level fall as a result
of falling off a chair and hitting the back of their head. The client had been taken to the emergency
department, where imaging was performed with negative results.
, The nurse anticipates that the client has developed __________ and that __________ will be ordered. -
correct ans:The nurse anticipates that the client has developed chronic subdural hematoma and that
computed tomography (CT) imaging of the brain will be ordered.
A client will undergo abdominal surgery. The nurse provides preoperative education regarding the
importance of diaphragmatic breathing exercises to prevent postoperative complications.
The nurse will educate the client about the risk for developing _________, ____________, and
____________, if the client does not implement diaphragmatic breathing exercises in the postoperative
period of care. - correct ans:The nurse will educate the client about the risk for developing pneumonia,
bronchospasm, and atelectasis, if the client does not implement diaphragmatic breathing exercises in
the postoperative period of care.
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an asthma exacerbation. In the past year, the client
has been admitted for three asthma events. What will the nurse include in the client teaching about
preventing repeat hospitalizations?
The nurse should teach about __________ followed by ___________. - correct ans:The nurse should
teach about triggers to avoid followed by knowing medications.
A 47-year-old male client presented to the medical unit and the health care team suspects tuberculosis
(TB). The nurse is admitting the client to a reverse isolation room. QuantiFERON testing and chest x-ray
are pending. Urinalysis results are negative. No other testing was performed prior to admission to
isolation. The client denies any chest pain, shortness of breath (SOB), or respiratory difficulty. The client
presents with productive yellow sputum.
Based on the provided assessment status, the nurse should utilize __________ to prevent exposure and
__________ to collect specimens for additional testing. - correct ans:Based on the provided assessment
status, the nurse should utilize airborne precautions to prevent exposure and sputum to collect
specimens for additional testing.
The nurse has documented an assessment on a 45-year-old male client on the third postoperative day
following an open abdominal appendectomy.
