A&E Exam 2 Quiz Questions WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

The most important long-term goal for a client with hypertension would be to: A. Learn how to avoid stress. B. Explore a job change or early retirement. C. Make a commitment to a long-term lifestyle change. D. Lose weight. correct answer: C A student nurse asks what "essential hypertension" is. What response by the registered nurse is best A. "It means it is caused by another disease." B. "It means it is 'essential' that it be treated." C. "It is hypertension with no specific cause." D. "It refers to severe and life-threatening hypertension." correct answer: C A nurse is caring for a client with a nonhealing arterial ulcer. The physician has informed the client about possibly needing to amputate the client's leg. The client is crying and upset. What actions by the nurse are best? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A. Ask the client to describe his or her current emotions. B. Assess the client for support systems and/or family. C. Offer to stay with the client if he or she desires. D. Relate how smoking contributed to this situation. E. Tell the client that many people have amputations. correct answer: ABC A nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What nursing assessment indicates a priority outcome has been met? A. Ambulates with unsteady gait. B. Oxygen saturation of 98%. C. Pain of 6/10 after medication. D. Verbalizing non-modifiable risk factors. correct answer: B A nursing student is caring for a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What action by the student requires the registered nurse to intervene? A. Assesses the client for back pain