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The nurse is providing care to a client receiving high doses of
chemotherapy.
Which situation will cause the nurse to intervene for
this client? A.
Co-workers walk into the room with a 2′ × 3′ get
well card. B.
A neighbor stops by with a box of
chocolate candy. C.
A clergy member places a book of prayers at the
client's bedside. D.
The florist delivers an arrangement of fresh flowers. - ANSWER-
D Rationale: A common side effect of chemotherapy is the
inability to fight infection secondary to neutropenia. Fresh
fruits and fresh flowers are sources of infection that must be
avoided for these clients. The remaining options pose a low
risk for infection.
The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric tube in a client
with hyperemesis who is awake and alert. Which nursing
actions are correct? (Select all that apply.) A.
,Place the client in a high Fowler
position. B.
Explain that placement of the tube is
painless. C.
Measure the tube from the tip of the nose to the
umbilicus. D.
Instruct the client to swallow after the tube has passed
the pharynx. E.
Assist the client in extending the neck back so the tube may
enter the larynx. -
ANSWER-A, D
Rationale: (A and D) are the correct steps to follow during
nasogastric intubation. Placement of an NG tube can be
uncomfortable and can induce gagging. The tube should be
measured from the tip of the nose to behind the ear and then
from behind the ear to the xiphoid process (C). The neck should
only be extended back prior to the tube passing the pharynx
and then the client should be instructed to position the neck
forward (E).
A 20-year-old female client with a noticeable body odor has
refused to shower
for the last 3 days. She states, "I have been told that it is
harmful to bathe
during my period." Which action should the
nurse take first?
A.
Accept and document the client's wish to refrain
from bathing.
,B.
Offer to give the client a bed bath, avoiding the
perineal area. C.
Obtain written brochures about menstruation to give
to the client. D.
Teach the importance of personal hygiene during menstruation
with the client. -
ANSWER-D
Rationale: Because a shower is most beneficial for the client in
terms of hygiene, the client should receive teaching first,
respecting any personal beliefs such as cultural or spiritual
values. After client teaching, the client may still choose option
A or B. Brochures reinforce the teaching.
The spouse is at the bedside of the client who just died. The
hospice nurse states to the spouse, "I know your children want
to come over and say goodbye before we call the funeral home.
Just let me know when you are ready for me to prepare the
body." What steps will the nurse include in the postmortem
care? (Select all that apply.) A.
Remove the existing Foley
catheter. B.
Wash the genitalia
only. C.
Close the client's
eyes. D.
Remove soiled padding under the
client. E.
Place a dressing over the abdominal scar. - ANSWER-A, C, D
, Rationale: Postmortem care includes making the client ready
for the family to view prior to the client's transfer to the
mortuary. The nurse need to make sure the client's body is
completely washed, and all dressings and all tubes, i.e. Foley,
NG, IV, are removed. As the client may excrete contents from
the bowel and the bladder during the dying process, remove all
soiled pads and bedding from under the client and replace with
fresh items. Make sure the client's eyes are closed.
A hospitalized client has had difficulty falling asleep for
two nights, and is becoming irritable and restless. Which
action by the nurse is best? A.
Determine the client's usual bedtime routine and include these
rituals in the plan of care as safety allows. B.
Instruct the UAP not to wake the client under any
circumstances during the night. C.
Place a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and change
assessments from every 4 to 8 hours. D.
Encourage the client to avoid pain medication during the day,
which might increase daytime napping. - ANSWER-A
Rationale: Including habitual rituals that do not interfere with
the client's care or safety may allow the client to go to sleep
faster and increase the quality of care.
Options B, C, and D decrease the client's standard of care
and compromise
safety.