Exam 3: NU 136 / NU136 (Latest 2026 /
2027) Fundamentals of Nursing | 100%
Correct Questions & Answers - Galen
The nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching about new medications with a client who
speaks little English. Which of the following actions is the BEST for the nurse to take? -
CORRECTANSWER Obtain an approved facility interpreter to translate the information
The nurse is collecting data for a newly admitted school-age child who is sitting in the
lap of a parent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate
effective communication? -CORRECTANSWER Sit eye level with the child
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has developed pneumonia. The client is
receiving oxygen via nasal cannula and is frequently coughing with expectoration of
thick, sticky secretions. The client reports feeling short of breath and exhausted. Which
of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse suggest implementing for this
client? -CORRECTANSWER Alteration in airway clearance, related to lung secretions
as evidenced by cough and shortness of breath.
The nurse is contributing to the care planning process for an assigned client. The client
has been following nursing diagnoses/problems. Which diagnosis/problem is the
priority? -CORRECTANSWER Altered nutrition.
, The nurse is in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Which of the following does
the nurse demonstrates this phase? -CORRECTANSWER Rechecking pain level 30
minutes after receiving an analgesic
The nurse is collecting data on an assigned client. Which of the following is the nurse to
include as subjective data? -CORRECTANSWER Client reports pain with coughing
The nurse is reinforcing with a client the meaning of their cholesterol laboratory results.
The report shows an elevated triglyceride level. Which of the following is a correct
explanation by the nurse? -CORRECTANSWER This result indicates you are at risk for
development of diabetes mellitus
The nurse preceptor is talking with a newly hired nurse about continuous feedings via a
gastric tube (g-tube). Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse
requires follow-up by the nurse preceptor? -CORRECTANSWER Assess for abdominal
distention and bowel sounds once a day
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking a calcium supplement. Which of the
following vitamins should the nurse encourage the client to take to aid in calcium
absorption? -CORRECTANSWER Vitamin D
2027) Fundamentals of Nursing | 100%
Correct Questions & Answers - Galen
The nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching about new medications with a client who
speaks little English. Which of the following actions is the BEST for the nurse to take? -
CORRECTANSWER Obtain an approved facility interpreter to translate the information
The nurse is collecting data for a newly admitted school-age child who is sitting in the
lap of a parent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate
effective communication? -CORRECTANSWER Sit eye level with the child
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has developed pneumonia. The client is
receiving oxygen via nasal cannula and is frequently coughing with expectoration of
thick, sticky secretions. The client reports feeling short of breath and exhausted. Which
of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse suggest implementing for this
client? -CORRECTANSWER Alteration in airway clearance, related to lung secretions
as evidenced by cough and shortness of breath.
The nurse is contributing to the care planning process for an assigned client. The client
has been following nursing diagnoses/problems. Which diagnosis/problem is the
priority? -CORRECTANSWER Altered nutrition.
, The nurse is in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Which of the following does
the nurse demonstrates this phase? -CORRECTANSWER Rechecking pain level 30
minutes after receiving an analgesic
The nurse is collecting data on an assigned client. Which of the following is the nurse to
include as subjective data? -CORRECTANSWER Client reports pain with coughing
The nurse is reinforcing with a client the meaning of their cholesterol laboratory results.
The report shows an elevated triglyceride level. Which of the following is a correct
explanation by the nurse? -CORRECTANSWER This result indicates you are at risk for
development of diabetes mellitus
The nurse preceptor is talking with a newly hired nurse about continuous feedings via a
gastric tube (g-tube). Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse
requires follow-up by the nurse preceptor? -CORRECTANSWER Assess for abdominal
distention and bowel sounds once a day
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking a calcium supplement. Which of the
following vitamins should the nurse encourage the client to take to aid in calcium
absorption? -CORRECTANSWER Vitamin D
