Transitions exam 1 questions n
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a client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be
necessary. the client states to the nurse, "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do
you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement?
- correct answer ✔✔ tell me what you know about complementary therapies
the nurse is preparing to assist a client of orthodox jewish faith with eating lunch. a kosher meal
is delivered to the client. which nursing action is appropriate when assisting the client with the
meal? - correct answer ✔✔ allowing the client to unwrap utensils and prepare his own meal for
eating
the nurse is caring for a group of clients who are taking herbal medications at home. which
client should be given instructions with regard to avoiding the use of herbal medications? -
correct answer ✔✔ a 10 year old female client with a urinary tract infection
the client ask the nurse about various herbal therapies available for the treatment of insomnia.
the nurse should encourage the client to discuss the use of which product with the primary
health care provider? - correct answer ✔✔ valerian
The nurse is assisting with collecting data from an African American client admitted to the
ambulatory care unit who is scheduled for a hernia repair. Which information about the client is
of lowest priority during the data collection? - correct answer ✔✔ psychosocial
The nurse is planning to reinforce nutrition instructions to an African American client. When
reviewing the plan, the nurse is aware that which food may be a common dietary practice of
clients with African American heritage? - correct answer ✔✔ fried foods
, The nurse consults with a dietitian regarding the dietary preferences of an Asian American
client. Which food should the nurse suggest to include in the diet plan? - correct answer ✔✔
rice
An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client
tells the nurse that she would like to take an herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure.
Which statement by the nurse is most important to provide to the client? - correct answer ✔✔
"You will need to talk to your primary health care provider (HCP) before using an herbal
substance."
A Hispanic American mother brings her child to the clinic for an examination. Which is most
important when gathering data about the child? - correct answer ✔✔ touching the child during
the examination
The nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is dyspneic and
crackles are heard when listening to breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional sign/symptom
should the nurse expect to note in this client? - correct answer ✔✔ an increase in
bloodpressure
The nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care
knowing that which client is at risk for a potassium deficit? - correct answer ✔✔ the client
receiving nasogastric suctioning
The nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L (5.5
mmol/L). The nurse understands that a potassium value at this level would be noted with which
condition? - correct answer ✔✔ traumatic burn
The nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes that the potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L
(5.4 mmol/L). What should the nurse look for on the cardiac monitor as a result of this
laboratory value? - correct answer ✔✔ narrow peaked t waves
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a client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be
necessary. the client states to the nurse, "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do
you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement?
- correct answer ✔✔ tell me what you know about complementary therapies
the nurse is preparing to assist a client of orthodox jewish faith with eating lunch. a kosher meal
is delivered to the client. which nursing action is appropriate when assisting the client with the
meal? - correct answer ✔✔ allowing the client to unwrap utensils and prepare his own meal for
eating
the nurse is caring for a group of clients who are taking herbal medications at home. which
client should be given instructions with regard to avoiding the use of herbal medications? -
correct answer ✔✔ a 10 year old female client with a urinary tract infection
the client ask the nurse about various herbal therapies available for the treatment of insomnia.
the nurse should encourage the client to discuss the use of which product with the primary
health care provider? - correct answer ✔✔ valerian
The nurse is assisting with collecting data from an African American client admitted to the
ambulatory care unit who is scheduled for a hernia repair. Which information about the client is
of lowest priority during the data collection? - correct answer ✔✔ psychosocial
The nurse is planning to reinforce nutrition instructions to an African American client. When
reviewing the plan, the nurse is aware that which food may be a common dietary practice of
clients with African American heritage? - correct answer ✔✔ fried foods
, The nurse consults with a dietitian regarding the dietary preferences of an Asian American
client. Which food should the nurse suggest to include in the diet plan? - correct answer ✔✔
rice
An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client
tells the nurse that she would like to take an herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure.
Which statement by the nurse is most important to provide to the client? - correct answer ✔✔
"You will need to talk to your primary health care provider (HCP) before using an herbal
substance."
A Hispanic American mother brings her child to the clinic for an examination. Which is most
important when gathering data about the child? - correct answer ✔✔ touching the child during
the examination
The nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is dyspneic and
crackles are heard when listening to breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional sign/symptom
should the nurse expect to note in this client? - correct answer ✔✔ an increase in
bloodpressure
The nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care
knowing that which client is at risk for a potassium deficit? - correct answer ✔✔ the client
receiving nasogastric suctioning
The nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L (5.5
mmol/L). The nurse understands that a potassium value at this level would be noted with which
condition? - correct answer ✔✔ traumatic burn
The nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes that the potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L
(5.4 mmol/L). What should the nurse look for on the cardiac monitor as a result of this
laboratory value? - correct answer ✔✔ narrow peaked t waves
