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During a clinic visit, a client reports to c. Schedule an appointment with the health care
the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a provider for evaluation.
solid mass in their breast during self-
examination, but it was not painful. A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the
What instruction should the PN PN should instruct the client to obtain prompt medical
reinforce with the client? evaluation.
A. Continue to monitor the mass until
the next scheduled annual exam.
B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes
soft or painful or starts to drain.
C. Schedule an appointment with the
PCP for evaluation
D. Breast masses are usually
insignificant if they feel soft or are
easily moveable.
The health care provider informed a c. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the
client diagnosed with stage 4 liver term malignancy.
cancer that the cancer has spread to
their spine. The client states to the The best initial action is to assess the client's
practical nurse, "I have a cancer, but it knowledge of the term malignancy when used to
is not malignant." What is the best initial describe cancer. The client appears to have
nursing action? inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the
cancer has spread (metastasized) from where it has
A. Encourage the client to attend a started to another body part.
cancer education program
B. Perform a complete history and
physical assessment
C. Ask the client to explain his
understanding of the term malignancy.
D. Offer the client emotional support
to deal with the diagnosis
Submit
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A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before
Which intervention should the practical walking daily.
nurse implement to help relieve joint
pain and stiffness? Adequate pain management is important for the
success of an exercise program. Keeping the joints
a. Encourage the client to perform active decreases pain, so taking an analgesic and
weight-bearing exercises. walking daily is likely to help decrease joint pain and
b. Teach the client how to perform stiffness.
range-of-motion exercises.
c. Explain the use of ice and massage
for pain relief.
d. Instruct the client to take an
analgesic before walking daily
A client diagnosed with prostate a. Follow radiation exposure precautions.
cancer is prescribed radioactive seed
implantation (brachytherapy). What is Clients being treated for prostate cancer with
the most important nursing action for brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implant) should be
the practical nurse (PN) to do? placed on radiation exposure precautions. The PN
needs to follow the institution's protocols put in place
a. Follow radiation exposure regarding the amount of time and distance needed to
precautions prevent excessive exposure that would pose a hazard
b. Encourage regular meals to others.
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
d. Avoid touching the client.
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A client diagnosed with emphysema b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly
that is oxygen-dependent lives alone home visit
at home and manages self-care with
no difficulty. Which finding should A weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 month is a concern.
prompt the home health practical Clients with COPD need additional calorie intake
nurse to consult the registered nurse because they are using up a lot from the energy they
case manager? are using to breath. The practical nurse needs to
consult with the registered nurse case manager for a
a. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on nutrition consult
oxygen at 2 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the
last monthly home visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as
at the last visit by the nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN
noticed dirty dishes and clothing
scattered around the home.
The nurse has reinforced instructions a. Fruity breath odor
to a client with diabetes mellitus on b. Rapid, weak pulse
how to self-monitor for symptoms of d. Extreme thirst
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse e. Urinary frequency
realizes the instructions have been
effective if the client can list which Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by a profound
symptoms? (Select all that apply.) deficiency of insulin. Some common characteristics
include a sweet, fruity breath odor, a rapid weak
a. Fruity breath odor pulse, extreme thirst, urinary frequency, and sunken-
b. Rapid, weak pulse appearing eyeballs.
c. Cold, clammy skin
d. Extreme thirst
e. Urinary frequency
f. Protruding eyeballs
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During a clinic visit, a client reports to c. Schedule an appointment with the health care
the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a provider for evaluation.
solid mass in their breast during self-
examination, but it was not painful. A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the
What instruction should the PN PN should instruct the client to obtain prompt medical
reinforce with the client? evaluation.
A. Continue to monitor the mass until
the next scheduled annual exam.
B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes
soft or painful or starts to drain.
C. Schedule an appointment with the
PCP for evaluation
D. Breast masses are usually
insignificant if they feel soft or are
easily moveable.
The health care provider informed a c. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the
client diagnosed with stage 4 liver term malignancy.
cancer that the cancer has spread to
their spine. The client states to the The best initial action is to assess the client's
practical nurse, "I have a cancer, but it knowledge of the term malignancy when used to
is not malignant." What is the best initial describe cancer. The client appears to have
nursing action? inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the
cancer has spread (metastasized) from where it has
A. Encourage the client to attend a started to another body part.
cancer education program
B. Perform a complete history and
physical assessment
C. Ask the client to explain his
understanding of the term malignancy.
D. Offer the client emotional support
to deal with the diagnosis
Submit
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A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before
Which intervention should the practical walking daily.
nurse implement to help relieve joint
pain and stiffness? Adequate pain management is important for the
success of an exercise program. Keeping the joints
a. Encourage the client to perform active decreases pain, so taking an analgesic and
weight-bearing exercises. walking daily is likely to help decrease joint pain and
b. Teach the client how to perform stiffness.
range-of-motion exercises.
c. Explain the use of ice and massage
for pain relief.
d. Instruct the client to take an
analgesic before walking daily
A client diagnosed with prostate a. Follow radiation exposure precautions.
cancer is prescribed radioactive seed
implantation (brachytherapy). What is Clients being treated for prostate cancer with
the most important nursing action for brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implant) should be
the practical nurse (PN) to do? placed on radiation exposure precautions. The PN
needs to follow the institution's protocols put in place
a. Follow radiation exposure regarding the amount of time and distance needed to
precautions prevent excessive exposure that would pose a hazard
b. Encourage regular meals to others.
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
d. Avoid touching the client.
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A client diagnosed with emphysema b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly
that is oxygen-dependent lives alone home visit
at home and manages self-care with
no difficulty. Which finding should A weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 month is a concern.
prompt the home health practical Clients with COPD need additional calorie intake
nurse to consult the registered nurse because they are using up a lot from the energy they
case manager? are using to breath. The practical nurse needs to
consult with the registered nurse case manager for a
a. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on nutrition consult
oxygen at 2 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the
last monthly home visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as
at the last visit by the nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN
noticed dirty dishes and clothing
scattered around the home.
The nurse has reinforced instructions a. Fruity breath odor
to a client with diabetes mellitus on b. Rapid, weak pulse
how to self-monitor for symptoms of d. Extreme thirst
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse e. Urinary frequency
realizes the instructions have been
effective if the client can list which Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by a profound
symptoms? (Select all that apply.) deficiency of insulin. Some common characteristics
include a sweet, fruity breath odor, a rapid weak
a. Fruity breath odor pulse, extreme thirst, urinary frequency, and sunken-
b. Rapid, weak pulse appearing eyeballs.
c. Cold, clammy skin
d. Extreme thirst
e. Urinary frequency
f. Protruding eyeballs
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