Nurs 148 Test 4 With Complete
Solution
A nurse is teaching a client who experiences migraine headaches and is
prescribed a beta blocker. Which statement should the nurse include in this
client's teaching? - ANSWER Take this drug as ordered, even when feeling
well, to prevent vascular changes associated with migraine headaches.
A nurse assesses a client with a history of epilepsy who experiences stiffening
of the muscles of the arms and legs, followed by an immediate loss of
consciousness and jerking of all extremities. How should the nurse document
this activity? - ANSWER Tonic-clonic Seizure
A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus. Which
prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to administer? - ANSWER
Lorazepam (Ativan)
After teaching a client who is diagnosed with new-onset status epilepticus
and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse assesses the client's
understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER Even when my seizures stop, I will
continue to take this drug.
After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease, the nurse
assesses the wife's understanding. Which statement by the client's wife
indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease? -
ANSWER He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions
A nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's disease who is recently admitted to
, the hospital. Which psychosocial assessment should the nurse complete? -
ANSWER Evaluate the client's reaction to a change of environment
A nurse witnesses a client with late-stage Alzheimer's disease eat breakfast.
Afterward the client states, "I am hungry and want breakfast." How should
the nurse respond? - ANSWER I see you are still hungry. I will get you some
toast.
A nurse cares for a client who has been diagnosed with the Huntington gene
but has no symptoms. The client asks for options related to family planning.
What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER Tell me more specifically what
information you need about family planning so that I can direct you to the
right information or health care provider.
A nurse is teaching a client with chronic migraine headaches. Which
statement related to complementary therapy should the nurse include in this
client's teaching? - ANSWER "Lie down in a darkened room when you
experience a headache."
A nurse delegates care for a client with Parkinson disease to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement should the nurse include when
delegating this client's care? - ANSWER Allow the client to be as independent
as possible with activities."
A nurse assesses a client with early-onset multiple sclerosis (MS). Which
clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find? - ANSWER Nystagmus
A nurse cares for a client who presents with an acute exacerbation of
multiple sclerosis (MS). Which prescribed medication should the nurse
prepare to administer? - ANSWER Methylprednisolone
A nurse is teaching a client with multiple sclerosis who is prescribed
Solution
A nurse is teaching a client who experiences migraine headaches and is
prescribed a beta blocker. Which statement should the nurse include in this
client's teaching? - ANSWER Take this drug as ordered, even when feeling
well, to prevent vascular changes associated with migraine headaches.
A nurse assesses a client with a history of epilepsy who experiences stiffening
of the muscles of the arms and legs, followed by an immediate loss of
consciousness and jerking of all extremities. How should the nurse document
this activity? - ANSWER Tonic-clonic Seizure
A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus. Which
prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to administer? - ANSWER
Lorazepam (Ativan)
After teaching a client who is diagnosed with new-onset status epilepticus
and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse assesses the client's
understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER Even when my seizures stop, I will
continue to take this drug.
After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease, the nurse
assesses the wife's understanding. Which statement by the client's wife
indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease? -
ANSWER He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions
A nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's disease who is recently admitted to
, the hospital. Which psychosocial assessment should the nurse complete? -
ANSWER Evaluate the client's reaction to a change of environment
A nurse witnesses a client with late-stage Alzheimer's disease eat breakfast.
Afterward the client states, "I am hungry and want breakfast." How should
the nurse respond? - ANSWER I see you are still hungry. I will get you some
toast.
A nurse cares for a client who has been diagnosed with the Huntington gene
but has no symptoms. The client asks for options related to family planning.
What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER Tell me more specifically what
information you need about family planning so that I can direct you to the
right information or health care provider.
A nurse is teaching a client with chronic migraine headaches. Which
statement related to complementary therapy should the nurse include in this
client's teaching? - ANSWER "Lie down in a darkened room when you
experience a headache."
A nurse delegates care for a client with Parkinson disease to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement should the nurse include when
delegating this client's care? - ANSWER Allow the client to be as independent
as possible with activities."
A nurse assesses a client with early-onset multiple sclerosis (MS). Which
clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find? - ANSWER Nystagmus
A nurse cares for a client who presents with an acute exacerbation of
multiple sclerosis (MS). Which prescribed medication should the nurse
prepare to administer? - ANSWER Methylprednisolone
A nurse is teaching a client with multiple sclerosis who is prescribed
