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A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver C) Ascites
due to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurse suspect?
A) Acrocyanosis
B) Arrhythmias
C) Ascites
D) Weight gain
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge- B) Abdominal pain
eating disorder. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Abdominal pain
C) Restricted caloric intake
D) Frequent use of laxatives
A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data D) Amenorrhea
for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost
11.4 kg (25lb.) over the past month and currently weighs
38.6 kg (85 lb.). The nurse should expect which of the
following findings?
A) Flushed extremities
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. B) Disulfiram
Following withdrawal, which of the following medications
should the nurse expect to administer to the client during
maintenance?
A) Methadone
B) Disulfiram
C) Chlordiazepoxide
D) Naloxone
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post- C) Dreams about the assault
traumatic stress (PTSD) due to a sexual assault that
occurred 3 months ago. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A) Increased hours of sleep each day
B) Repeatedly talking about the assault
C) Dreams about the assault
D) Decreased responsiveness to stimuli
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others
a nursing staff discussion about the legal aspects of
involuntary admissions. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A) A client who is involuntarily admitted must take
prescribed medications
B) An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
C) A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the
facility against medical advice
D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a
danger to others
A nurse in a mental heath unit is contributing to the plan of A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
care for a client who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted
injuries. The nurse should identify which of the following
interventions as the priority for this client.
A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
B) Discussing reasons for the client's behavior
C) Assisting the client to recognize feelings
D) Reinforcing teaching with the client about alternative
coping strategies
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A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver C) Ascites
due to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurse suspect?
A) Acrocyanosis
B) Arrhythmias
C) Ascites
D) Weight gain
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge- B) Abdominal pain
eating disorder. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Abdominal pain
C) Restricted caloric intake
D) Frequent use of laxatives
A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data D) Amenorrhea
for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost
11.4 kg (25lb.) over the past month and currently weighs
38.6 kg (85 lb.). The nurse should expect which of the
following findings?
A) Flushed extremities
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. B) Disulfiram
Following withdrawal, which of the following medications
should the nurse expect to administer to the client during
maintenance?
A) Methadone
B) Disulfiram
C) Chlordiazepoxide
D) Naloxone
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post- C) Dreams about the assault
traumatic stress (PTSD) due to a sexual assault that
occurred 3 months ago. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A) Increased hours of sleep each day
B) Repeatedly talking about the assault
C) Dreams about the assault
D) Decreased responsiveness to stimuli
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others
a nursing staff discussion about the legal aspects of
involuntary admissions. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A) A client who is involuntarily admitted must take
prescribed medications
B) An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
C) A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the
facility against medical advice
D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a
danger to others
A nurse in a mental heath unit is contributing to the plan of A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
care for a client who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted
injuries. The nurse should identify which of the following
interventions as the priority for this client.
A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
B) Discussing reasons for the client's behavior
C) Assisting the client to recognize feelings
D) Reinforcing teaching with the client about alternative
coping strategies
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