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Question: The client has a 2.5 centimeter abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) discovered on X-
ray. The nurse determines which goal is MOST appropriate for the client?
1. The client will report pain of no greater than "4" on a 0-10 scale.
2. The client will return for follow-up appointments every 6 months.
3. The client will verbalize understanding of perioperative nursing care.
4. The client will limit activities to bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. - CORRECT ANS✔✔4.
The client will limit activities to bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Question: The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which finding will
the nurse expect to observe?
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1. Daily fluid intake of 1-2 liters.
2. Urine specific gravity of 1.050.
3. Daily urine output of 10 liter.
4. Serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L. - CORRECT ANS✔✔3. Daily urine output of 10 liter.
(Polyuria 2 to 24 L/day, low specific gravity 0.006,)
Question: The nursing supervisor observes the staff nurse's ease and excellence in
communicating with new parents and family members. The supervisor recommends the staff
nurse for the position teaching childbirth classes. What component of leadership has the
supervisor demonstrated?
1. Empowerment.
2. Charismatic leadership.
3. Compassionate leadership.
4. Shared governance. - CORRECT ANS✔✔1. Empowerment.
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Question: The nurse receives report for clients on a Woman's Health Unit. Which client should
the nurse see FIRST?
1. The client post bladder repair reports pain is not fully relieved by medication administered
through the PCA pump.
2. The client 6 hours after a right mastectomy reports the sheets under her torso feel wet.
3. The client 12 hours after abdominal hysterectomy with a pulse of 90 and B/P 130/88.
4. The client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease with an oral temperature of 101.8
degrees - CORRECT ANS✔✔2. The client 6 hours after a right mastectomy reports the sheets
under her torso feel wet.
Question: The nurse instructs the client after a cataract extraction with a lens implant. The
nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement?
1. I need to make every effort to avoid sneezing, coughing, or vomiting.
2. I have to sleep with this eye shield on but can wear my glasses during the day.
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3. I should call the doctor if I start seeing double or flashes of light.
4. It's okay to bend over and pick up my grandchild if I am wearing my eye shield. - CORRECT
ANS✔✔4. It's okay to bend over and pick up my grandchild if I am wearing my eye shield.
Question: The nurse cares for the client in active labor. The client reports contractions started
about 3 hours ago. The contractions occur every 4-5 minutes lasting for about 1 minute. The
client's water broke about an hour ago, and the pains are getting worse. Which action should
the nurse take first?
1. Administer oxygen 2 L/min by nasal cannula.
2. Place external uterine and fetal monitors on the client's abdomen.
3. Assist the client into a high-Fowler's position.
4. Instruct the partner to model pur - CORRECT ANS✔✔2. Place external uterine and fetal
monitors on the client's abdomen.
Question: The client is scheduled for a pelvic ultrasound. Prior to the procedure it is MOST
important for the nurse to take which action?