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 A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer which of the following should thenurse expect? a. Steatorrhea b. Elevated hemoglobinc. Hematochezia d. Weight gain  A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following findingsindicates a venous vascular disorder? a. An ulcer at the tip of a toe b. Hair loss distal to the client’s calves c. Leg pain at rest d. Edema of the ankle  A nurse is monitoring a client ...

While the vital signs of a pregnant client in her third trimester are being assessed, the client complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is appropriate? a. Have the stand up and retake her blood pressure. b. Have client the client sit down and hold her arm in a dependent position. c. Have the client turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes. d. Have the client lie supine for 5 minutes and recheck her blood pressure on both arms. B...

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality? a. Life-span statistics are included in the data. b. It explains effectiveness of treatment. c. Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population. d. High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified. ANS: D...

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying The nurse notes blanching, coolness, and edema at the peripheral intravenous (IV) site. On the basis of these findings, the nurse should implement which action? 1. Remove the IV. 2. Apply a warm compress. 3. Check for a blood return. 4. Measure the area of infiltration. Answer: 1 This question requires that you focus on the data in the question and determine that the client is experiencing an infiltration. Next, you need to consider the harmful effe...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the major cause of death for children in the United States? a. Heart disease b. Childhood cancer c. Injuries d. Congenital anomalies ANS: C Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1 year through adolescence. The leading cause of death for those younger than 1 year is congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers and heart disease cause a significantly lower percentage of deaths in children older than 1 year of age. DIF: Cogn...

Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are ...

Chapter 1.Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. ...

A nurse who is caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer applies the recommended dressing according to hospital policy. Which standard is the nurse following? Fairness Intellectual standards Independent reasoning Institutional practice guidelines ANS: D The standards of professional responsibility that a nurse tries to achieve are the standards cited in Nurse Practice Acts, institutional practice guidelines (hospital/facility policy), and professional organizations’ standards of ...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient with fluid volume overload. Which physiological effect does the nurse most likely expect? a. Increased preload Increased heart rate Decreased afterload Decreased tissue perfusion ANS: A Preload refers to the amount of blood in the left ventricle at the end of diastole; an increase in circulating volume would increase the preload of the heart. Afterload refers to resistance; increased pressure would lead to increased resistance, and afterload ...

A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the following elements should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation. Select all: Right client Right supervision/evaluation C. Right direction/communication D. Right time E. Right circumstances B C E A nurse manager of a med surg unit is assigning care responsibilities for the oncoming shift. A client is waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following thoracic surgery. To which staff member shou...