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a nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing diarrhea and vomitting and has a sodium level of 124
meq/l. which of the following manifestations sould the nurse expect? Correct answer-orthostatic
hypotension
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an astham attack. Which of the following procedures
should the nurse use to assess the clients repiratory status? Correct answer-Peak expiratory flow
meter testing
A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is receiving haparin via continuous
iv infusion. the client has a postivie fecal occult blood test and abdominal tenderness upon palpation.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescrie? Correct
answer-Protamine sulfate
a nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who is taking atorvastatin. which of the following
findings shoudl the nurse identify as an indiciation that the med is ahving an adverse effect?
Correct answer-ASpartate aminotransferase 45 units/L
a nurse is participating in a health fair by providing screenings for osteoporisis. which of the following
should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for the disease? Correct answer-hip fracture 6 months
ago
a nurse is reviewing a clients medical record prior to a laparoscopic appendectomy. which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Correct answer-Report of urinating
small amounts twice daily
a nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the lab report of a client who ahs hyperventilation.
The client's ABG results are ph 7.5, PaCo2 29, and hco3 25 meq/l. the nurse should interpret that
these values are an indication of whic of the following acid base imbalances? Correct answer-
respiratory alkalosis
a nurse is reviewing the lab results of an adult client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? Correct answer-potassium 3 meq/l
A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of right sided heart failure. Which of the following
findings shoudl the nurse expect? Correct answer-jugular vein distention
a nurse is providing teachign about home care to the paretn of a child who has pediculosis capitis.
which of the following information shoul the nurse include? Correct answer-comb the childs hair
daily with an extra fine tooth comb
a nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and has been practicing adaptive
use of coping mechanisms. which of the following repsonses indicates the clients adaptive use of
suppression? Correct answer-I avoid thinking about problems that worry me until i have time to
focus on a solution
, a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has appendicitis. which of the
following actions should the nurse take? Correct answer-place client in semi fowlers position
a nurse is assessing a client who has developed c diff as an adverse effect to ciprofloxacin. which of
the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to treat c diff. Correct
answer-vancomycin
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has GERD. the nurse should instruct the client to
avoid which items? Correct answer-caffeinated coffee
a nurse is caring for a client who has possible appendicits. which of the following actions should the
nurse take? Correct answer-start iv fluid replacement
a nurse is assessing newly admitted client who has an intense fear of heights. which of the following
clincial names for this fear shuld the nurse document in the clients medical record? Correct
answer-acrophobia
a nurse is reviewing lab results of an adult male client who has hyperlipidemia and is making lifestyle
changes to improve his choelsterol levels. which fo the following findings indicates to the nurse that
the client ahs achieved therapeutic repsonse. Correct answer-hdl 50 mg/dl
a nurse is planning discharge for a postpartum client. the client tells the nurse she is having a
subdermal implant placed for contraception at her 6 week follow up exam and asks about the
adverse effects of the implant. which of the following manifestations should the nurse include?
Correct answer-irregular bleeding
a nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of an adolescent who has infectious
mononucleosis. which of the following manifestations should the nurse instruct the parent to report
to the provider? Correct answer-onset of abdominal pain
a nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. which of the following mani
should the nurse expect? Correct answer-cold intolerance
a nurse is assessing a client who has dvt in the right lower extremity. which of the following findings
on the affected extremity should the nurse expect? Correct answer-swelling
a nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? Correct answer-dependent rubor
a nurse in a providers office is reviewing the med record of a client who has COPD. which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? Correct answer-sputum
culture shows gram postivite bacteria
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of peripheral neuorpathy about foot care. which
of the following statements should the nurse include? Correct answer-file your toenails straight
across to prevent ingrown toenails
a nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. which of the following manifestatiosn should
the nurse expect? Correct answer-bradycardia