Exit Exam Practice Questions

A client in the terminal stage of cancer is receiving a continuous infusion of morphine for pain management. Which data collection findings suggest that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the drug? - answer-Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min The nurse is working with an adolescent female diagnosed with scoliosis. What problem is commonly encountered by this group? - answer-Poor self-esteem The nurse is having a conversation with a depressed client. The client states, "Do you think I should tell my family how I feel?" What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse? - answer-"Do you think you should tell your family?" During chemotherapy, an oncology client has a nursing diagnosis of impaired oral mucous membrane related to the decreased nutrition and immunosuppression secondary to the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy. Which nursing intervention is most likely to decrease the pain of stomatitis? - answer-Providing a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water for use as a mouth rinse A nurse on the psychiatric unit is caring for a client with antisocial personality disorder.