med surg 2 final exam QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

a female middle adult client tells a nurse that she tested positive for mutant BRCA 1 gene. the nurse should recognize that the client is at an increased risk for which of the following situations Correct Answer: developing breast cancer a nurse is caring for a middle adult client who has just received the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. in taking a nursing history, which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client Correct Answer: postmenopausal bleeding a nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypoglycemia Correct Answer: cool, clammy skin a nurse is teaching a client who has stomatitis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include Correct Answer: brush teeth with a soft toothbrush a nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about disease management. which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling his glucose levels Correct Answer: 6.3% a nurse is teaching a client who has a hiatal hernia about dietary recommendations. which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching (select all that apply) Correct Answer: - i will consume less caffeine and fewer spicy foods -i will sleep with the head of my bed elevated -i will try not to gain weight a nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. which of the following actions should the nurse take first Correct Answer: review the clients electrolyte values a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. which of the following manifestations should the nurse except Correct Answer: acetone odr to breath a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor for Correct Answer: hemorrhage a nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at McBurney's point. (selectable areas, or "hot spots", are outlined in the artwork below. select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer) Correct Answer: right lower