MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS

Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care, 11th Edition This Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care, 11th Edition is a comprehensive academic resource designed to support nursing students and educators in developing strong clinical judgment and collaborative care skills. It is fully aligned with the 11th edition of the textbook, ensuring accurate and complete coverage of all chapters. ...

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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING:CONCEPTS FOR CLINICAL JUDGEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE CARE 11TH EDITION IGNATAVICIUS| ALL CHAPTERS | BRAND NEW!!!Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse bestdemonstrates this concept? a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met c. Tells the client and famil...

Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts for Inter professional Collaborative Care 10th Chapter 1-69 Complete Questions and 100% Verified Answers Graded A+

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is teaching a transgender client about taking testosterone. What statement by the client indicates good understanding? a. “My periods should stop immediately.” b. “Some effects can take up to a year to see.” c. “I am glad I don’t have to watch my diet.” d. “There are very few side effects since it’s a normal hormone.” ANS: B Testosterone is used as masculinizing drug therapy. Some desired effects may take up to a year to be notice...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client has recently been diagnosed with type II endometrial cancer and will be treated with brachytherapy. What statement by the client indicates a need for further education on this treatment? a. “Each treatment will take only 20 to 30 minutes.” b. “I have to be alone in the room during treatment so I don’t expose others.” c. “I can get up and walk around or read in a chair during the treatments.” d. “I need to report any heavy vaginal bleeding or...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is providing preoperative education to a client prior to having an orchiectomy for testicular cancer. What statement by the client indicates the need to review the information? a. “I can still function sexually without one of my testes.” b. “I will investigate sperm banking before the operation.” c. “There should be no effect on my ability to reproduce.” d. “Testicular self-exam will be important on the remaining testis.” ANS: C Oligo...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is refusing to take his medication and has missed two hemodialysis appointments. What is the best initial action for the nurse? a. Discuss what the treatment regimen means to the client. b. Refer the client to a mental health nurse practitioner. c. Reschedule the appointments to another date and time. d. Discuss the option of peritoneal dialysis. ANS: A The initial action for the nurse is to assess anxiety, coping sty...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A younger woman from an unfamiliar culture is at high risk for breast cancer and is considering a prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Discourage this surgery since the woman is still of childbearing age. b. Reassure the client that reconstructive surgery is as easy as breast augmentation. c. Inform the client that this surgery removes all mammary tissue and cancer risk. d. Offer to include support people, such a...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client is having a hysterosalpingogram. What action by the nurse is most important? a. Assist the client in sitting up after the procedure. b. Provide the client with a pad to avoid dye stains on the clothes. c. Teach her to take all antibiotics prescribed until finished. d. Inform the client that the procedure may cause shoulder pain. ANS: A During the procedure, the client may experience light-headedness, so the nurse would assist her with sitting up after...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse contacts the primary health care provider after reviewing a client’s laboratory results and noting a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 35 mg/dL (12.5 mmol/L) and a serum creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL (88.4 mcmol/L). What collaborative care measure would the nurse recommend? a. Intravenous fluids b. Hemodialysis c. Fluid restriction d. Urine culture and sensitivity ANS: A Normal BUN is 10 to 20 mg/dL (3.6 to 7.1 mmol/L). Normal creatinine is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL (53...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After teaching a client with nephrotic syndrome and a normal glomerular filtration, the nurse assesses the client’s understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the diet therapy for this condition? a. “I must decrease my intake of fat.” b. “I will increase my intake of protein.” c. “A decreased intake of carbohydrates will be required.” d. “An increased intake of vitamin C is necessary.” ANS: B In nep...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client with pneumonia and dementia is admitted with an indwelling urinary catheter in place. During interprofessional rounds the following day, which question would the nurse ask the primary health care provider? a. “Do you want daily weights on this client?” b. “Will the client be able to return home?” c. “May we discontinue the indwelling catheter?” d. “Should we get another chest x-ray today?” ANS: C An indwelling urinary catheter dramati...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse teaches a client who is at risk for colorectal cancer. Which dietary recommendation would the nurse teach the client? a. “Eat low-fiber and low-residual foods.” b. “White rice and bread are easier to digest.” c. “Add vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower to your diet.” d. “Foods high in animal fat help to protect the intestinal mucosa.” ANS: C The client would be taught to modify his or her diet to decrease animal fat and refined ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is managing care for a client receiving feeding through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube). What assessment would the nurse perform? a. Check the skin around the tube insertion site. b. Weigh the client every shift with the same scale. c. Draw blood to assess albumin every shift. d. Irrigate the tube at least once a day. ANS: A The most important assessment would be to observe the skin around the tube for irritation, redness, and skin breakdown. The skin sh...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse assesses a female client who presents with hirsutism. Which question would the nurse ask when assessing this client? a. “How do you plan to pay for your treatments?” b. “How do you feel about yourself?” c. “What medications are you prescribed?” d. “What are you doing to prevent this from happening?” ANS: B Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth on the face and body, can result from endocrine disorders. This may cause a disruption in body i...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse cares for a client with end-stage pancreatic cancer. The client asks, “Why is this happening to me?” How would the nurse respond? a. “I don’t know. I wish I had an answer for you, but I don’t.” b. “It’s important to keep a positive attitude for your family right now.” c. “Scientists have not determined why cancer develops in certain people.” d. “I think that this is a trial so you can become a better person because of it.” ANS: ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse plans care for a client with hypothyroidism. Which priority problem does the nurse address first for this client? a. Heat intolerance b. Body image problems c. Depression and withdrawal d. Obesity and water retention ANS: C Hypothyroidism causes many problems in psychosocial functioning. Depression is the most common reason for seeking medical attention. Memory and attention span may be impaired. The client’s family may have great difficulty acceptin...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse develops a dietary plan for a client with diabetes mellitus and new-onset microalbuminuria. Which component of the client’s diet would the nurse decrease? a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Fats d. Total calories ANS: B Restriction of dietary protein is recommended for clients with microalbuminuria to delay progression to renal failure. The client’s diet does not need to be decreased in carbohydrates, fats, or total calories. DIF: Remembering TOP: ...