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A nurse is teaching a client who asks about taking a glucosamine supplement for osteoarthritis
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. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
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A. Avoid using glucosamine with chondroitin
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B. Glucosamine can cause degradation of cartilage when used over a long time
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C. Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a shellfish allergy
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D. You can take glucosamine with an anticoagulant medication - ANSWER-
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The medication is made from the exoskeletons of shellfish
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A nurse is caring for a client who has visual loss. Which os the following actions should the nur
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se implement?
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A. Remove all objects from the client's bedside table
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B. Instruct the client to open items in the food tray
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C. Walk a step behind the client when assisting with ambulation
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D. Count steps to the bathroom with the client - ANSWER-
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Orient the client to the room to reduce the risk of falls
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A nurse is discussing activity modification with a client who had a right total hip arthroplasty.
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Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the information?
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A. Plan to sit in a straight-backed chair when out of bed
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B. Place a pillow between your legs when lying in bed
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C. You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting
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D. You should bend at the waist when tying your shoes - ANSWER-
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Prevent adduction of the hip and possible dislocation
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,A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about preventing a catheter-
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associated urinary tract infection for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of
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the following instructions should the nurse include?
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A. Ensure the urinary catheter tubing is not kinked
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B. Rest the catheter bag on the floor when the client is sitting in a chair
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C. Clean the perineal area with an antiseptic solution
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D. Empty the collection bag for the client every 12 hr - ANSWER-
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Kinks can cause blockage of urinary flow and result in a UTI
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A nurse is planning wound management for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury. Which o
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f the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
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A. Measure the depth of the wound with a cotton-tipped applicator
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B. Measure the wound using a reusable tape measure
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C. Cover the wound bed with dry gauze dressings
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D. Cleanse the wound with soap and water - ANSWER-
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Check wound for tunneling B B B
A nurse is planning care for four clients following chase-of-
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shift report. Which of the following clients is the nurse's priority?
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A. A client who had a stroke and has expressive aphasia
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B. A client who has a hemoglobin of 11g/dL and requires 1 unit of blood
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C. A client who has asthma and a peak expiratory flow rate in the green zone
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D. A client who has peptic ulcer disease and a rigid abdomen - ANSWER-
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The client is unstable and a rigid abdomen is a manifestation of a perforated peptic ulcer and c
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ould lead to septicemia and shock.
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A nurse is planning care for four clients following chase-of-
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shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
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A. A client who is receiving propranolol and has a HR of 55/min
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B. A client who is receiving warfarin and has an INR of 2.5
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, C. A client who has a pacemaker and has persistent hiccuping
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D. A client who has cholecystitis and reports rebound tenderness - ANSWER-
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Hiccuping is a manifestation of a dislocation of the pacemaker lead and could lead to bradycar
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dia and decreased CO
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is taking the herbal supplement feverf
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ew to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. The nurse should identify that which of th
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e following findings indicates a potential contraindication to taking this herbal supplement?
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A. Potassium 3.5mEq/L
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B. Platelet count 100,000/mm3
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C.Cholesterol 250mg/dL B
D. Urine bilirubin 0.2mg/dL - ANSWER-
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Feverfew can lead to platelet dysfunction by suppressing platelet aggregation. A patient with
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a decreased platelet count should not take fever few because it can increase the risk of bleedi
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ng. Monitor for bleeding and impaired coagulation while taking feverfew
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Ranges:
-Platelet 150,000-450,000/mm3 B
-Potassium 3.5-5mEq/L B
-Cholesterol <200mg/dL B
-Urine Bilirubin 0.0mg/dL
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a history of heart failure. The client r
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eports slight dyspnea when ambulating. Which of the following findings should the nurse exp
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ect when performing a skin assessment?
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A. Petechiae over the client's chest and abdomen
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B. Tenting of the skin on the client's arm
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C. Shiny areas on the client's ankles and feet
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D. Dry, flaky skin on the client's arms and hands - ANSWER-
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Edema is an expected finding for HF with dyspnea with exertion. Edematous skin appears taut
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and shiny, and can also look swollen and blanched.
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS| ACTUAL EXAM|LATEST
A nurse is teaching a client who asks about taking a glucosamine supplement for osteoarthritis
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. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
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A. Avoid using glucosamine with chondroitin
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B. Glucosamine can cause degradation of cartilage when used over a long time
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C. Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a shellfish allergy
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D. You can take glucosamine with an anticoagulant medication - ANSWER-
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The medication is made from the exoskeletons of shellfish
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A nurse is caring for a client who has visual loss. Which os the following actions should the nur
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se implement?
B
A. Remove all objects from the client's bedside table
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B. Instruct the client to open items in the food tray
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C. Walk a step behind the client when assisting with ambulation
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D. Count steps to the bathroom with the client - ANSWER-
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Orient the client to the room to reduce the risk of falls
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A nurse is discussing activity modification with a client who had a right total hip arthroplasty.
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Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the information?
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A. Plan to sit in a straight-backed chair when out of bed
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B. Place a pillow between your legs when lying in bed
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C. You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting
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D. You should bend at the waist when tying your shoes - ANSWER-
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Prevent adduction of the hip and possible dislocation
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,A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about preventing a catheter-
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associated urinary tract infection for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of
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the following instructions should the nurse include?
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A. Ensure the urinary catheter tubing is not kinked
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B. Rest the catheter bag on the floor when the client is sitting in a chair
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C. Clean the perineal area with an antiseptic solution
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D. Empty the collection bag for the client every 12 hr - ANSWER-
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Kinks can cause blockage of urinary flow and result in a UTI
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A nurse is planning wound management for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury. Which o
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f the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
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A. Measure the depth of the wound with a cotton-tipped applicator
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B. Measure the wound using a reusable tape measure
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C. Cover the wound bed with dry gauze dressings
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D. Cleanse the wound with soap and water - ANSWER-
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Check wound for tunneling B B B
A nurse is planning care for four clients following chase-of-
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shift report. Which of the following clients is the nurse's priority?
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A. A client who had a stroke and has expressive aphasia
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B. A client who has a hemoglobin of 11g/dL and requires 1 unit of blood
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C. A client who has asthma and a peak expiratory flow rate in the green zone
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D. A client who has peptic ulcer disease and a rigid abdomen - ANSWER-
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The client is unstable and a rigid abdomen is a manifestation of a perforated peptic ulcer and c
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ould lead to septicemia and shock.
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A nurse is planning care for four clients following chase-of-
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shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
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A. A client who is receiving propranolol and has a HR of 55/min
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B. A client who is receiving warfarin and has an INR of 2.5
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, C. A client who has a pacemaker and has persistent hiccuping
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D. A client who has cholecystitis and reports rebound tenderness - ANSWER-
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Hiccuping is a manifestation of a dislocation of the pacemaker lead and could lead to bradycar
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dia and decreased CO
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is taking the herbal supplement feverf
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ew to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. The nurse should identify that which of th
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e following findings indicates a potential contraindication to taking this herbal supplement?
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A. Potassium 3.5mEq/L
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B. Platelet count 100,000/mm3
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C.Cholesterol 250mg/dL B
D. Urine bilirubin 0.2mg/dL - ANSWER-
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Feverfew can lead to platelet dysfunction by suppressing platelet aggregation. A patient with
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a decreased platelet count should not take fever few because it can increase the risk of bleedi
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ng. Monitor for bleeding and impaired coagulation while taking feverfew
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Ranges:
-Platelet 150,000-450,000/mm3 B
-Potassium 3.5-5mEq/L B
-Cholesterol <200mg/dL B
-Urine Bilirubin 0.0mg/dL
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a history of heart failure. The client r
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eports slight dyspnea when ambulating. Which of the following findings should the nurse exp
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ect when performing a skin assessment?
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A. Petechiae over the client's chest and abdomen
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B. Tenting of the skin on the client's arm
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C. Shiny areas on the client's ankles and feet
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D. Dry, flaky skin on the client's arms and hands - ANSWER-
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Edema is an expected finding for HF with dyspnea with exertion. Edematous skin appears taut
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and shiny, and can also look swollen and blanched.
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