RN Hurst Study Quiz Correctly Solved.

RN Hurst Study Quiz Correctly Solved. Following surgery, a client has an indwelling urinary catheter attached to a collection bag. The nurse empties the collection bag at 0900. At the change of shift at 1500, the collection bag contains 100 mL of urine. The system has no obstructions to urinary flow. What would be the nurse's most appropriate initial response? - CORRECT ANSWER Check circulation and take the vital signs of the client. - look for low BP and increased HR as signs of hypovolemic shock Which statement by the nurse would be the correct response to a client who is postmenopausal with a uterus when the client asks about temporary hormonal therapy for hot flashes? - CORRECT ANSWER "hormonal therapy with a combination of low doses of estrogen and progestin may be prescribed." - only women without a uterus are prescribed estrogen without progestin (unopposed estrogen) because there is no longer a risk of estrogen-induced hyperplasia of the uterine lining A nurse has completed education on safe sexual practices to a group of college students. Which comments by the students would indicate that education has been successful? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. "The best way to prevent HIV is to abstain from sex." 4. "Drinking too much alcohol can increase the risk exposure to sexually transmitted disease (STDs)." 5. "If my partner will not use a condom, I will." A hospitalized client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving IV methylprednisolone every six hours. What is the best method for the nurse to provide client safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Restrict any visitors with visible illnesses. Methylprednisolone suppresses the immune system, making the client even more at risk of infection. A client diagnosed with gout has received instruction on maintaining a low-purine diet. Which statements, if made by the client, would indicate to the nurse that teaching was successful? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. "I will eliminate foods from my diet that contain 150 mg or more of purine per serving." 3. "Losing weight can help reduce the uric acid levels in my blood." 5. "Vegetable that should be limited to 2 times/week include cauliflower, spinach, and mushrooms." 6. "Increasing fluid intake to 8-10 cups/day will help to eliminate purines through my urine." A client has returned to the unit following an upper gastrointestinal series (Upper GI). What is the nurse's priority action? - CORRECT ANSWER Administer 30 mLs milk of magnesia orally.