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A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from surgery. Which of the following findings
should be reported to the healthcare provider?
✔✔ A. The client has not passed flatus 48 hours post-surgery
B. The client is having a mild headache
C. The client is feeling anxious about the recovery process
D. The client has a slightly elevated temperature of 99.2°F (37.3°C)
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following is the most
important action when performing a head-to-toe assessment?
A. Ask the client to describe any pain they are experiencing
✔✔ B. Ensure the client is in a comfortable and relaxed position
C. Document abnormal findings immediately
D. Focus only on the systems the client reports as problematic
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,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous fluids. The nurse observes redness and
swelling at the IV insertion site. What should the nurse do first?
A. Remove the IV catheter and apply a warm compress
B. Notify the healthcare provider about the complication
✔✔ C. Discontinue the IV and apply a new insertion site
D. Elevate the affected limb
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic heart failure. The client’s weight has
increased by 2 pounds in the last 24 hours. What should the nurse do?
A. Ask the client to reduce their sodium intake
✔✔ B. Notify the healthcare provider about the weight gain
C. Decrease the client’s fluid intake
D. Reassess the client’s heart sounds
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Which action should the nurse take to
ensure medication safety?
✔✔ A. Verify the client’s identity using two identifiers
B. Check the medication label after administering it
C. Confirm the dosage by asking the client
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, D. Wait until the client requests the medication before giving it
When assessing a client’s respiratory status, which finding is of most concern?
A. The client has a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
✔✔ B. The client is using accessory muscles to breathe
C. The client’s pulse oximetry reading is 95%
D. The client reports mild shortness of breath with activity
A nurse is caring for a client with impaired mobility. What is the best intervention to prevent
pressure ulcers?
✔✔ A. Reposition the client every 2 hours
B. Provide a high-protein diet
C. Keep the client in a supine position at all times
D. Apply a moisturizing lotion to the skin
A nurse is preparing to take a client’s vital signs. Which of the following findings should be
reported immediately to the healthcare provider?
A. Pulse of 76 beats per minute
B. Temperature of 99.5°F (37.5°C)
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