NUR 301 questions exam 1 questions with answers.

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The nurse is educating a client with a new prescription for
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hydrochlorothiazide. Which client statement indicates
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that the nurse's teaching about this medication has been
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effective?
a. " I will check my blood pressure weekly while taking
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this medicine." |\




b. "If I miss a dose, I will add the missed pill to the next
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dose."
c. " I may need to take a calcium supplement with this
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medicine"
d. " I will wear a hat and apply sunscreen before spending
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time outside."
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d




The nurse is caring for a client receiving daily furosemide.
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The client's potassium levels are low, and the health care
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provider orders repletion with an oral potassium
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supplement. Which action is most important for the nurse |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



to take?
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a. Aucultate the clients lung sounds in all fields
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,b. Obtain hourly weights
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c. Place the client on cardiac monitor
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d. Offer the client a banana with lunch
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c




The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for
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spironolactone. Which information is most important for |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



the nurse to include in the teaching plan about this
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medication?
a. Increase intake of melons, avocados, bananas and
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spinach
b. Limit intake of salt substitutes and sports drinks
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c. Take this medication before bed with 8 ounces of water
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d. Weigh weekly at the same time while wearing similar
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clothing
b




The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a
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diuretic to manage hypertension. The nurse should
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caution the client about use of which type of over-the-
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counter medication? Select all that apply.
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a. Cold medicines
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, b. Nasal decongestants
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c. Ibuprofen
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d. Antacids
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e. Acetaminophen
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a,b,c,d,e




The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for
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furosemide to be administered via intravenous push.|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



Which action is most important for the nurse to take first?
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a. Determine the clients potassium and creatine levels
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b. Administer the medication slowly at a rate of 10mg per
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minute
c. Assess the clients heart rate by auscultation of the
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apical pulse |\




d. Carefully calculate the clients intake and output for the
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shift
a




A client experiences nausea and vomiting after applying a
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fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which of the following
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nursing priorities should the nurse teach the client about
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long-term use of a fentanyl patch? |\ |\ |\ |\ |\