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A nurse is collecting data from a Poripheral edema
client who has right-sided heart Hepatomegaly
failure. Which of the following Abdominal distention
findings should the nurse expect?
(Select all that apply.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has Tinnitus
heart failure and a new prescription
for furosemide. The nurse should The nurse should monitor clients who take
monitor the client for which of the furosemide for tinnitus and hearing loss.
following adverse effects of the Audiometry is recommended for clients recelving
medication? prolonged IV furosemide.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a Yogurt
client who is recovering from severe
diarrhea and is ready to resume The nurse should recommend adding yogurt to the
eating solid foods. Which of the diet to provide probiotics and add substance to
following food items should the the stool, making it more formed. A client who is
nurse recommend? recovering from diarrhea should consume a diet
that is low in fiber. Taking probiotics can also help
restore the natural gastrointestinal flora.
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A nurse is monitoring a client who Muscle weakness
has a new prescription for
furosemide for peripheral edema. Furosemide is a loop diuretic, which is used to treat
For which of the following adverse hypertension and edema. Furosemide can cause
effects should the nurse monitor? excess excretion of potassium. The nurse should
monitor the client for manifestations of
hypokalemia such as nausea, muscle weakness, and
spasms.
A nurse is contacting the provider of Digoxin
a client who has heart failure and a
potassium level of 3.4 mEq/L. Which The nurse should expect the provider to withhold
of the following client medications digoxin when the client's potassium level is low to
should the nurse expect the provider decrease the client's risk of dysrhythrmias due to
to withhold? digoxin toxicity. Potassium assists in displacing
digoxin, because digoxin binds to potassiurm, and
reduces the risk for digoxin toxicity.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a Check the client's respirations.
client who has cellulitis and is
receiving IV ceftriaxone. During data After stopping the IV infusion, the first action the
collection, the nurse notes the client nurse should take when using the airway, breathing,
is flushed and the client reports circulation approach to client care is to count the
urticaria. After stopping the IV client's respirations and monitor for dyspnea
infusion, which of the following because a client experiencing an allergic reaction
actions should the nurse take first? can progress to anaphylactic shock and death.
A registered nurse (RN) in an acute Inserting an NG tube
care facility is caring for a group of Monitoring an IV infusion
clients with the assistance of a Administering IM medications
licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which
of the following tasks should the RN
delegate to the LPN? (Select all that
apply.)
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a "Examine your testicles after a warm shower."
young adult client about testicular
self-examination. Which of the After exposure to warm water in a shower or bath,
following instructions should the the scrotum relaxes and becomes easy to palpate.
nurse include? The testicle should feel smooth and round, and the
client should report any lumps to his provider.
A nurse is assisting in the planning of Obtain a pneumococcal immunization
a health education class for a group
of older adult clients. Which of the The pneumococcal immunization should be
following recommendations should obtained to prevent pneumonia and is generally
the nurse include? given at or near the age of 65, One dose provides
lifelong immunity
A nurse is preparing to administer Warm the bottle by holding it in the palm for 5 min
eardrops to an adult client who has before administration.
otitis media. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to The nurse should plan to warm the bottle of drops
take? slightly by holding it in the palm of the hand or
putting the bottle in a pocket for about 5 min.
Administering cold ear drops can cause the client
to experience discomfort or dizziness.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Maintain an electrical backup system.
the use of an oxygen concentrator in
the home for a client who has end- medical services and the electric company of the
stage emphysema. Which of the The nurse should remind the client to maintain an
following instructions should the electrical backup system to ensure continuity of
nurse include to promote client oxygen therapy. This includes notifying local
safety? emergency use of home oxygen equipment. In the
event of power loss, the client should notify 911, the
provider, and the home health care agency.
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