A patient comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue and the health interview is
suggestive of pica. Laboratory findings reveal a low serum iron level and a low ferritin
level. With what would the nurse suspect that the patient will be diagnosed?
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Iron deficiency anemia
During a routine prenatal visit in the third trimester, a woman reports she is dizzy and
lightheaded when she is lying on her back. The most appropriate nursing action
would be to:
A. Order an EKG.
B. Report this abnormal finding immediately to her care provider.
C. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because of supine
hypotension.
D. Order a nonstress test to assess fetal well-being.
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C. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because
of supine hypotension.
A client has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What statement by the client indicates
misunderstanding about self-management activities?
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"I can use a heating pad on my legs if it's set on low."
The nurse caring for a patient receiving a transfusion notes that 15 minutes after the
infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBC's) has begun, the patient is having difficulty
breathing and complains of severe chest tightness. What is the most appropriate initial
action for the nurse to take?
A. Notify the patient's physician.
B. Stop the transfusion immediately.
C. Remove the patient's IV access.
D. Assess the patient's chest sounds and vital signs
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B. Stop the transfusion immediately.
What should the nurse teach parents about oral hygiene for the child receiving
chemotherapy?
, A. Brush the teeth briskly to remove bacteria.
B. Use a mouthwash that contains alcohol.
C. Inspect the child's mouth daily for ulcers.
D. Perform oral hygiene twice a day.
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C. Inspect the child's mouth daily for ulcers.
When assessing a woman for menopausal discomforts, the nurse expects the woman
to describe the most frequently reported discomfort, which is:
A. Headaches
B. Hot flashes
C. Mood swings
D. Vaginal dryness with dyspareunia
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B. Hot flashes
An emergency department nurse plans care for a client who is admitted with heat
stroke. Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
(Select all that apply).
A. Administer oxygen via mask or nasal cannula.
B. Administer ibuprofen, an antipyretic medication.
C. Apply cooling techniques until core body temperature is less than 101 F.
D. Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride via a large-bore intravenous cannula.
E. Obtain baseline serum electrolytes and cardiac enzymes.
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suggestive of pica. Laboratory findings reveal a low serum iron level and a low ferritin
level. With what would the nurse suspect that the patient will be diagnosed?
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Iron deficiency anemia
During a routine prenatal visit in the third trimester, a woman reports she is dizzy and
lightheaded when she is lying on her back. The most appropriate nursing action
would be to:
A. Order an EKG.
B. Report this abnormal finding immediately to her care provider.
C. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because of supine
hypotension.
D. Order a nonstress test to assess fetal well-being.
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C. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because
of supine hypotension.
A client has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What statement by the client indicates
misunderstanding about self-management activities?
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"I can use a heating pad on my legs if it's set on low."
The nurse caring for a patient receiving a transfusion notes that 15 minutes after the
infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBC's) has begun, the patient is having difficulty
breathing and complains of severe chest tightness. What is the most appropriate initial
action for the nurse to take?
A. Notify the patient's physician.
B. Stop the transfusion immediately.
C. Remove the patient's IV access.
D. Assess the patient's chest sounds and vital signs
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B. Stop the transfusion immediately.
What should the nurse teach parents about oral hygiene for the child receiving
chemotherapy?
, A. Brush the teeth briskly to remove bacteria.
B. Use a mouthwash that contains alcohol.
C. Inspect the child's mouth daily for ulcers.
D. Perform oral hygiene twice a day.
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C. Inspect the child's mouth daily for ulcers.
When assessing a woman for menopausal discomforts, the nurse expects the woman
to describe the most frequently reported discomfort, which is:
A. Headaches
B. Hot flashes
C. Mood swings
D. Vaginal dryness with dyspareunia
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B. Hot flashes
An emergency department nurse plans care for a client who is admitted with heat
stroke. Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
(Select all that apply).
A. Administer oxygen via mask or nasal cannula.
B. Administer ibuprofen, an antipyretic medication.
C. Apply cooling techniques until core body temperature is less than 101 F.
D. Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride via a large-bore intravenous cannula.
E. Obtain baseline serum electrolytes and cardiac enzymes.
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