RN VATI Med Surg Q&A and Remediation 2023/ 2024

RN VATI Med Surg Q&A and Remediation 2023/ 20241. A nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected meningitis. The provider has prescribed contact precautions for the client. What action should the nurse take? • Place the client in isolation • Prepare for a lumbar puncture for a definite diagnosis • Start to administer an antibiotic • Obtain a blood culture to diagnose the causative agent 2. A nurse is providing education to a client who has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). What information regarding reducing CAD risk factors should the nurse include? • Promote the client to stop smoking • Remain physically active • Have blood pressure and cholesterol checked • Diet low in saturated fats and sodium 3. A nurse is providing education to a client at risk for osteoporosis. What information for prevention of osteoporosis should the nurse include in this education? • Make sure the clients diet is high in Vitamin D and Calcium • Encourage things like weightbearing exercises • Tell the client to not drink carbonated beverages • Look at the pros and cons of using contraceptives like birth control or other hormone replacements 4. Discuss the effect of phenytoin on oral contraceptives. What additional education would the nurse want to provide to a client starting phenytoin who also takes an oral contraceptive?