Capstone Med Surg Assessment
A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure device to treat
obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
It delivers a preset amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection.
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
and is receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity of 1.020
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing.
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following medications should the
nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan? (select all that apply)
-Monitor blood glucose levels
-Maintain NPO status until pain free
-Manage acute pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help control
blood pressure. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend that the client
include in their diet?
, 3 oz of chicken breast
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath sounds
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD. Which of the following
statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has been
taking dantrolene for several months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
I don't have muscle spasms as frequently.
A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure and a prescription for
furosemide 20mg PO two times daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Increase intake of high-potassium food.
A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their upper body and is concerned
about altered appearance. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who have burn injuries.
A nuse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be placed in halo traction following
surgical repair of the survical spine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
Monitor the client's skin under the halo vest.
A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure device to treat
obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
It delivers a preset amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection.
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
and is receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity of 1.020
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing.
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following medications should the
nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan? (select all that apply)
-Monitor blood glucose levels
-Maintain NPO status until pain free
-Manage acute pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help control
blood pressure. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend that the client
include in their diet?
, 3 oz of chicken breast
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath sounds
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD. Which of the following
statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has been
taking dantrolene for several months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
I don't have muscle spasms as frequently.
A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure and a prescription for
furosemide 20mg PO two times daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Increase intake of high-potassium food.
A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their upper body and is concerned
about altered appearance. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who have burn injuries.
A nuse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be placed in halo traction following
surgical repair of the survical spine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
Monitor the client's skin under the halo vest.
