WGU D439 Foundations of Nursing OA | Objective Assessment | 50 Questions
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WGU D439 Foundations of Nursing OA
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, The patient is experiencing mild
The patient is likely to die soon.
discomfort.
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2 of 50
Term
The nurse is educating a client who has just been prescribed a diuretic
about how to safely perform activities of daily living. Which statement
should the nurse include in the teaching
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Increase fluid intake to prevent Avoid physical activity to conserve
dehydration energy
Change positions slowly to
Elevate legs to improve circulation minimize orthostatic
hypotension
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, 3 of 50
Term
The nurse plans to teach a client with hemiparesis to use a cane. Which
should the nurse teach the client to do? Select all that apply.
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Keep the cane at waist level when Hold the cane in the weak hand when
walking walking
Hold the cane in the strong
Use the cane for balance only
hand when walking
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4 of 50
Term
When teaching a female patient how to take a sublingual tablet, the
nurse should instruct the patient to place the tablet on the:
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Floor of the mouth Lateral borders of the tongue
, Lateral tongue Dorsum of the tongue
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5 of 50
Term
The nurse is caring for a group of clients experiencing various medical
conditions. Which condition places the client at the highest risk for a
wound infection?
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Rash from poison ivy Puncture of the foot by a nail
Insect bite on the arm Scratch from a cat
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6 of 50
Term
When signing a form as a witness, your signature shows that the client
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and Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct.
Correct
Incorrect
WGU D439 Foundations of Nursing OA
50 Correct terms
Questions and answers
, The patient is experiencing mild
The patient is likely to die soon.
discomfort.
Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
The nurse is educating a client who has just been prescribed a diuretic
about how to safely perform activities of daily living. Which statement
should the nurse include in the teaching
Give this one a try later!
Increase fluid intake to prevent Avoid physical activity to conserve
dehydration energy
Change positions slowly to
Elevate legs to improve circulation minimize orthostatic
hypotension
Don't know?
, 3 of 50
Term
The nurse plans to teach a client with hemiparesis to use a cane. Which
should the nurse teach the client to do? Select all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
Keep the cane at waist level when Hold the cane in the weak hand when
walking walking
Hold the cane in the strong
Use the cane for balance only
hand when walking
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
When teaching a female patient how to take a sublingual tablet, the
nurse should instruct the patient to place the tablet on the:
Give this one a try later!
Floor of the mouth Lateral borders of the tongue
, Lateral tongue Dorsum of the tongue
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
The nurse is caring for a group of clients experiencing various medical
conditions. Which condition places the client at the highest risk for a
wound infection?
Give this one a try later!
Rash from poison ivy Puncture of the foot by a nail
Insect bite on the arm Scratch from a cat
Don't know?
6 of 50
Term
When signing a form as a witness, your signature shows that the client
Give this one a try later!
