NSG 252 Exam 3 (exemplars) (New 2026/
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) Grand
Canyon University
When planning care for a client with hepatitis A, the nurse should review laboratory
reports for which laboratory values?
a. Prolonged prothrombin time
b. Decreased blood glucose level
c. elevated serum potassium level
d. decreased serum calcium level - correct answer a. Prolonged prothrombin time
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for client with hepatitis A. What should the
nurse tell the client to do?
a. Limit caloric intake and reduce weight.
b. Increase carbohydrates and protein in the diet.
c. Avoid contact with others and sleep in a separate room
,d. Intensify routine exercise and increase strength - correct answer b. Increase
carbohydrates and protein in the diet.
The nurse develops a teaching plan for the client about how to prevent the
transmission of hepatitis A. Which discharge instruction is appropriate for the client?
a. Spray the house to eliminate infected insects.
b. Tell family members to try to stay away from the client.
c. Ask family members to wash their hands frequently
d. Disinfect all clothing and eating utensils. - correct answer c. Ask family members to
wash their hands frequently
The client with hepatitis A is experiencing fatigue, weakness, and a general feeling of
malaise. The client tires rapidly during morning care. What is the most appropriate
goal for this client?
a. Increase mobility.
b. Learn new self-care skills.
,c. Adapt to new levels of energy.
d. Gradually increase activity tolerance - correct answer d. Gradually increase activity
tolerance
The nurse is preparing a community education program about preventing hepatitis B
infection. Which information should be incorporated into the teaching plan?
a. Hepatitis B is relatively uncommon among college students
b. Frequent ingestion of alcohol can predispose an individual to development of
hepatitis B
c. Good personal hygiene habits are most effective at preventing the spread of
hepatitis B
d. The use of a condom is advised for sexual intercourse - correct answer d. The use of
a condom is advised for sexual intercourse
The nurse is establishing goals for the client with hepatitis A? Which goal is
appropriate?
The client will:
, a. demonstrate a decrease in fluid retention related to ascites
b. verbalize the importance of reporting bleeding gums or bloody stools
c. limit use of alcohol to two to three drinks per week.
restrict activity to within the home to prevent disease transmission - correct answer b.
verbalize the importance of reporting bleeding gums or bloody stools
A client with cirrhosis is receiving lactulose. The nurse notes the client is more
confused and has asterixis. What should the nurse do next?
a. Assess for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
b. Withhold the lactulose.
c. Increase protein in the diet.
d. Monitor serum bilirubin levels - correct answer a. Assess for gastrointestinal (GI)
bleeding
The nurse is assessing a client with cirrhosis who has developed, hepatic
encephalopathy. The nurse should notify the health care provider of a decrease in
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) Grand
Canyon University
When planning care for a client with hepatitis A, the nurse should review laboratory
reports for which laboratory values?
a. Prolonged prothrombin time
b. Decreased blood glucose level
c. elevated serum potassium level
d. decreased serum calcium level - correct answer a. Prolonged prothrombin time
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for client with hepatitis A. What should the
nurse tell the client to do?
a. Limit caloric intake and reduce weight.
b. Increase carbohydrates and protein in the diet.
c. Avoid contact with others and sleep in a separate room
,d. Intensify routine exercise and increase strength - correct answer b. Increase
carbohydrates and protein in the diet.
The nurse develops a teaching plan for the client about how to prevent the
transmission of hepatitis A. Which discharge instruction is appropriate for the client?
a. Spray the house to eliminate infected insects.
b. Tell family members to try to stay away from the client.
c. Ask family members to wash their hands frequently
d. Disinfect all clothing and eating utensils. - correct answer c. Ask family members to
wash their hands frequently
The client with hepatitis A is experiencing fatigue, weakness, and a general feeling of
malaise. The client tires rapidly during morning care. What is the most appropriate
goal for this client?
a. Increase mobility.
b. Learn new self-care skills.
,c. Adapt to new levels of energy.
d. Gradually increase activity tolerance - correct answer d. Gradually increase activity
tolerance
The nurse is preparing a community education program about preventing hepatitis B
infection. Which information should be incorporated into the teaching plan?
a. Hepatitis B is relatively uncommon among college students
b. Frequent ingestion of alcohol can predispose an individual to development of
hepatitis B
c. Good personal hygiene habits are most effective at preventing the spread of
hepatitis B
d. The use of a condom is advised for sexual intercourse - correct answer d. The use of
a condom is advised for sexual intercourse
The nurse is establishing goals for the client with hepatitis A? Which goal is
appropriate?
The client will:
, a. demonstrate a decrease in fluid retention related to ascites
b. verbalize the importance of reporting bleeding gums or bloody stools
c. limit use of alcohol to two to three drinks per week.
restrict activity to within the home to prevent disease transmission - correct answer b.
verbalize the importance of reporting bleeding gums or bloody stools
A client with cirrhosis is receiving lactulose. The nurse notes the client is more
confused and has asterixis. What should the nurse do next?
a. Assess for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
b. Withhold the lactulose.
c. Increase protein in the diet.
d. Monitor serum bilirubin levels - correct answer a. Assess for gastrointestinal (GI)
bleeding
The nurse is assessing a client with cirrhosis who has developed, hepatic
encephalopathy. The nurse should notify the health care provider of a decrease in
