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Questions
1-1
Which of the following findings by the nurse would constitute a significant index
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of hypertension?
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1. a pulse of 10 beats per minute
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2. a regular pulse of 90 beats per minute
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3. a systolic pressure fluctuating between 150 and 160 mm Hg
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4. a diastolic pressure sustained at greater than 90 mm Hg
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1-2
A client with thrombophlebitis is placed on bed rest. The client asks why bed
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rest is necessary. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be
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best?
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,1. “Bed rest promotes venous pressure in the extremities.”
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2. “Bed rest improves the venous circulation.”
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3. “Bed rest minimizes the potential for release of a blood clot.”
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4. “Bed rest prevents blood clot formation in the unaffected extremity.”
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A client has 0.08 mg of digoxin prescribed. The bottle contains 0.05 mg of the
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drug in 1 cc of solution. How much solution should the nurse prepare for
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administration?
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1-4
Supportive stockings have been prescribed to reduce and prevent edema. If
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the client has been ambulating, the nurse should:
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1. have the client wash and dry the feet prior to applying the stockings.
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, 2. wrap the legs with soft gauze prior to applying the stockings.
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3. tell the client that the shoe size may be increased to accommodate the
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stockings.
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4. have the client lie down and elevate the legs for 15 to 20 minutes before
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applying the stockings.
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1-5
A client has vascular occlusion of the left leg. Which of the following will the
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nurse include in the client’s assessment?
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1. Compare pulses in the lower extremities. f f f f f
2. Compare temperatures of the lower extremities. f f f f f
3. Note the pulse in the left leg.
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4. Note the temperature of the left leg.
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1-6
A diversional activity for a client recently diagnosed with a myocardial infarction
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needs to be selected. To which of these questions should the nurse give the
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greatest consideration?
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