PN2 final exam Questions And Answers

A client was admitted to the ICU with hyponatremia. Which of the following assessment findings would cause this? A. Coma B. A&O x4 C. Lethargy D. Increased appetite E. increased grip strength F. Seizures - Answer- A. Coma C. Lethargy F. Seizures Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions for a client who had gastric bypass surgery? A. Notify provider of fever of 100.9 B. Monitor surgical site for redness and drainage C. Resume full activity once at home D. Advance diet to pureed as tolerated E. Avoid carbonated beverages - Answer- A. Notify provider of a fever over 100.9 F B. Monitor surgical site for redness or drainage E. Avoid carbonated beverages A nurse is reviewing the labs for a newly admitted heart failure patient and notes a K+ level of 6.7, upon reviewing the patient's medications which contributed to this electrolyte imbalance? A. Furosemide B. Hydrochlorothiazide C. Spironolactone D. Bumetanide - Answer- C. Spironolactone (potassium sparing) Which of the following symptoms would the nurse anticipate in a client with right sided heart failure? A. Crackles in the lungs B. Shortness of breath C. Neck vein distention D. Enlarged abdominal girth E. Productive cough - Answer- C. Neck vein distention D. Enlarged abdominal girth The nurse notes that the Hgb A1C level of a client dropped from a 8.4 to 6.7%. What statement best explains this change? A. The Client has been less complaint with the prescribed treatment regimen. B. The Client is experiencing a reduction in insulin sensitivity. C. The Client has less need for insulin D. The cl