Saunders NCLEX 72 questions with complete solution graded A+

The nurse is assessing a client's postoperative pain using the PQRSTU method. Using this method, which questions would the nurse ask the client? - The PQRSTU method is one method of assessing pain. With this method, the nurse asks about the following: Precipitating factors (option 6); Quality of the pain (option 3); Region or Radiation of the pain (option 1); Severity of the pain; Timing of the pain (continuous or intermittent); and How the pain affects you (option 4). Options 2 and 5 may be questions that would be asked; however, these are not a part of the PQRSTU method. The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a client with a diagnosis of heart failure. Which is the most important laboratory test result for the nurse to check before administering this medication? 1-Blood urea nitrogen 2-Cholesterol level 3-Potassium level 4-Creatinine level - Furosemide is a loop diuretic. The medication causes a decrease in the client's electrolytes, especially potassium, sodium, and chloride. Administering furosemide to a client with low electrolyte levels could precipitate ventricular dysrhythmias. Options 1 and 4 reflect renal function. The cholesterol level is unrelated to the administration of this medication. A nurse caring for a client with a diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding reviews the client's laboratory results and notes a hematocrit level of 30%. Which action should the nurse take? 1-Report the abnormally low level. 2-Report the abnormally high level. 3-Inform the client that the laboratory result is normal. 4-Place the normal report in the client's medical record. - 1-Report the abnormally low level