PN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Questions with 100% Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for an older client who has new diagnosis of type2 diabetes & reports difficulty following diet & remembering meds. Which nursing interventions are appropriate to promote compliance?(select all) A- Ask the dietitian to assist w/ meal plans. B- contact client's support system C- check for age-related cognitive awareness D- encourage the use of daily meds dispenser. E- provide educational materials for home use. Correct Answer Ans: A, B, D, E A nurse in a health care clinic is evaluating the level of wellness for clients using the health/wellness/illness continuum tool. Which clients is measured @ the center of the continuum? A- a college student with influenza B- an older adult w/ diabetes 2 C- a new mother w/ urinary tract infection D- a young male w/ long history of well-controlled rheumatoid arthritis Correct Answer Ans: D A nurse is reviewing modifiable variables affecting health & wellness w/ clients @ a health fair. The nurse should identify which modifiable variables?(select all) A- a male who smokes on social occasions B- a female who has a BMI of 28 C- an adult who has alopecia D- an adolescent who has trisomy 21 E- an infant who has reflux Correct Answer Ans: A, B, E A nurse is caring for a client who was just told she has breast cancer, & the nurse evaluates the client response. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as a negative influence on the client's ability to respond to disease? A- "I have no family history of breast cancer." B- "I need a second opinion. There is no lump." C-"I am glad we live in the city near several large hospitals." D- "I will schedule surgery next week, over the holidays." Correct Answer Ans: B