Exam 1 review NUR168 Questions With
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A client has an order to restrict fluids. What is one comfort
measure nurses can implement for this client to alleviate a
common problem? Correct Answers Oral hygiene
A client is prescribed a diuretic for swelling of the lower
extremities. What would the nurse teach the client about the
effect of the medication on the client's urinary output? Correct
Answers The client's urinary output will be increased.
A client is taking a diuretic that increases her urinary output.
What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis on which to
base an educational plan? Correct Answers Risk for Deficient
Fluid Volume
A client tells the nurse, "Every time I sneeze, I wet my pants."
What is this type of involuntary escape of urine called? Correct
Answers Urinary incontinence
A client with a urinary tract infection is to be discharged from
the health care facility. After teaching the client about measures
to prevent urinary tract infections, the nurse determines that the
education was successful when the client states which of the
following? Correct Answers "I need to void after sexual
intercourse."
, A client with dark skin color who has jaundice has been
admitted to the health care facility. Which body area is the best
place to assess jaundice? Correct Answers Sclera
A client with dehydration is being administered IV fluids.
During rounds, the nurse noticed that the skin immediately
surrounding the IV site was reddish in color and showing signs
of inflammation. The nurse recognizes that what phenomenon is
likely responsible? Correct Answers phlebitis
A client with urine retention related to a complete prostatic
obstruction requires a urinary catheter to drain the bladder.
Which type of catheter is most appropriate for a client that has
an obstructed urethra? Correct Answers suprapubic catheter
A client's PaCO2 is abnormal on an ABG report. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis? Correct Answers chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A home health nurse is visiting a client who recently was
hospitalized for repair of a fractured hip. The client tells the
nurse, "I have had a lot of pain in my abdomen." What type of
assessment would the nurse conduct? Correct Answers
Focused
A male client who has had outpatient surgery is unable to void
while lying supine. What can the nurse do to facilitate his
voiding? Correct Answers Assist him to a standing position.
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A client has an order to restrict fluids. What is one comfort
measure nurses can implement for this client to alleviate a
common problem? Correct Answers Oral hygiene
A client is prescribed a diuretic for swelling of the lower
extremities. What would the nurse teach the client about the
effect of the medication on the client's urinary output? Correct
Answers The client's urinary output will be increased.
A client is taking a diuretic that increases her urinary output.
What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis on which to
base an educational plan? Correct Answers Risk for Deficient
Fluid Volume
A client tells the nurse, "Every time I sneeze, I wet my pants."
What is this type of involuntary escape of urine called? Correct
Answers Urinary incontinence
A client with a urinary tract infection is to be discharged from
the health care facility. After teaching the client about measures
to prevent urinary tract infections, the nurse determines that the
education was successful when the client states which of the
following? Correct Answers "I need to void after sexual
intercourse."
, A client with dark skin color who has jaundice has been
admitted to the health care facility. Which body area is the best
place to assess jaundice? Correct Answers Sclera
A client with dehydration is being administered IV fluids.
During rounds, the nurse noticed that the skin immediately
surrounding the IV site was reddish in color and showing signs
of inflammation. The nurse recognizes that what phenomenon is
likely responsible? Correct Answers phlebitis
A client with urine retention related to a complete prostatic
obstruction requires a urinary catheter to drain the bladder.
Which type of catheter is most appropriate for a client that has
an obstructed urethra? Correct Answers suprapubic catheter
A client's PaCO2 is abnormal on an ABG report. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis? Correct Answers chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A home health nurse is visiting a client who recently was
hospitalized for repair of a fractured hip. The client tells the
nurse, "I have had a lot of pain in my abdomen." What type of
assessment would the nurse conduct? Correct Answers
Focused
A male client who has had outpatient surgery is unable to void
while lying supine. What can the nurse do to facilitate his
voiding? Correct Answers Assist him to a standing position.
