NU 136 / NU136 Exam 3 – Fundamentals of Nursing
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The nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching about new medications with a client who speaks
little English. Which of the following actions is the BEST for the nurse to take?
Obtain an approved facility interpreter to translate the information
The nurse is collecting data for a newly admitted school-age child who is sitting in the lap of a
parent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate effective
communication?
Sit eye level with the child
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has developed pneumonia. The client is
receiving oxygen via nasal cannula and is frequently coughing with expectoration of thick, sticky
secretions. The client reports feeling short of breath and exhausted. Which of the following
nursing diagnoses should the nurse suggest implementing for this client?
Alteration in airway clearance, related to lung secretions as evidenced by cough and shortness of
breath.
The nurse is contributing to the care planning process for an assigned client. The client has been
following nursing diagnoses/problems. Which diagnosis/problem is the priority?
Altered nutrition.
,The nurse is in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Which of the following does the
nurse demonstrates this phase?
Rechecking pain level 30 minutes after receiving an analgesic
The nurse is collecting data on an assigned client. Which of the following is the nurse to include
as subjective data?
Client reports pain with coughing
The nurse is reinforcing with a client the meaning of their cholesterol laboratory results. The
report shows an elevated triglyceride level. Which of the following is a correct explanation by the
nurse?
This result indicates you are at risk for development of diabetes mellitus
The nurse preceptor is talking with a newly hired nurse about continuous feedings via a gastric
tube (g-tube). Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse requires follow-up by
the nurse preceptor?
Assess for abdominal distention and bowel sounds once a day
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking a calcium supplement. Which of the following
vitamins should the nurse encourage the client to take to aid in calcium absorption?
Vitamin D
The nurse is reinforcing education with a client about a commonly used herb to decrease the
frequency of migraines. Which of the following herbs is the nurse discussing?
Butterbur
, The nurse is caring for a client who has documented the following information regarding care:
Nursing diagnosis/problem: impaired skin integrity related to surgery as evidenced by
disruption of skin surface.
Goal. No signs or symptoms of incisional infection by discharge
Care plan documentation: incision approximated. No drainage. Warmth. Pain. Or tenderness.
Goal met.
Evaluation
The nurse is assisting with the admission of client and asks about the client's use of herbal
products. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the need for nurse to collect
this information?
Certain herbs can interact with prescription medications
The nurse is assisting with the admission of a client and inquires about the presence of personal
belongings. The client states they have a rosary that they would like to keep with them. Which of
the following is a correct action by the nurse?
Allow the client to keep the rosary with them
The nurse is caring for a client who is overweight. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take FIRST?
Ask the client about food intake and likes and dislikes
The nurse is caring for a client who has a severe visual impairment and prefers to feed
themselves. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Describe the position of the foods using a face clock as reference
Review (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Galen | Complete
Study Guide | Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A
The nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching about new medications with a client who speaks
little English. Which of the following actions is the BEST for the nurse to take?
Obtain an approved facility interpreter to translate the information
The nurse is collecting data for a newly admitted school-age child who is sitting in the lap of a
parent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate effective
communication?
Sit eye level with the child
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has developed pneumonia. The client is
receiving oxygen via nasal cannula and is frequently coughing with expectoration of thick, sticky
secretions. The client reports feeling short of breath and exhausted. Which of the following
nursing diagnoses should the nurse suggest implementing for this client?
Alteration in airway clearance, related to lung secretions as evidenced by cough and shortness of
breath.
The nurse is contributing to the care planning process for an assigned client. The client has been
following nursing diagnoses/problems. Which diagnosis/problem is the priority?
Altered nutrition.
,The nurse is in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Which of the following does the
nurse demonstrates this phase?
Rechecking pain level 30 minutes after receiving an analgesic
The nurse is collecting data on an assigned client. Which of the following is the nurse to include
as subjective data?
Client reports pain with coughing
The nurse is reinforcing with a client the meaning of their cholesterol laboratory results. The
report shows an elevated triglyceride level. Which of the following is a correct explanation by the
nurse?
This result indicates you are at risk for development of diabetes mellitus
The nurse preceptor is talking with a newly hired nurse about continuous feedings via a gastric
tube (g-tube). Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse requires follow-up by
the nurse preceptor?
Assess for abdominal distention and bowel sounds once a day
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking a calcium supplement. Which of the following
vitamins should the nurse encourage the client to take to aid in calcium absorption?
Vitamin D
The nurse is reinforcing education with a client about a commonly used herb to decrease the
frequency of migraines. Which of the following herbs is the nurse discussing?
Butterbur
, The nurse is caring for a client who has documented the following information regarding care:
Nursing diagnosis/problem: impaired skin integrity related to surgery as evidenced by
disruption of skin surface.
Goal. No signs or symptoms of incisional infection by discharge
Care plan documentation: incision approximated. No drainage. Warmth. Pain. Or tenderness.
Goal met.
Evaluation
The nurse is assisting with the admission of client and asks about the client's use of herbal
products. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the need for nurse to collect
this information?
Certain herbs can interact with prescription medications
The nurse is assisting with the admission of a client and inquires about the presence of personal
belongings. The client states they have a rosary that they would like to keep with them. Which of
the following is a correct action by the nurse?
Allow the client to keep the rosary with them
The nurse is caring for a client who is overweight. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take FIRST?
Ask the client about food intake and likes and dislikes
The nurse is caring for a client who has a severe visual impairment and prefers to feed
themselves. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Describe the position of the foods using a face clock as reference
