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4. A client with Addison’s crisis is admitted for treatment with adrenal cortical supplementation. Based on the client’s admitting diagnosis, which findings require immediate action by the nurse? (Select all that apply) a. Headache and tremors b. Irregular heart rate c. Skin hyperpigmentation d. Postural hypotension e. Pallor and diaphoresis 5. An older client is admitted with fluid volume deficit and dehydration. Which assessment finding is the best indicator of hydration that the...

4. Which of these children at the site of a disaster at a child day care center would the triage nurse put in the "treat last" category? A) An infant with intermittent bulging anterior fontanel between crying episodes B) A toddler with severe deep abrasions over 98% of the body C) A preschooler with 1 lower leg fracture and the other leg with an upper leg fracture D) A school-age child with singed eyebrows and hair on the arms The correct answer is B: A toddler with severe deep ...

5. The nurse is caring for a client in atrial fibrillation. The atrial heart rate is 250 and the ventricular rate is controlled at 75. Which of the following findings is cause for the most concern? A) Diminished bowel sounds B) Loss of appetite C) A cold, pale lower leg D) Tachypnea The correct answer is C: A cold, pale lower leg 6. The client with infective endocarditis must be assessed frequently by the home health nurse. Which finding suggests that antibiotic therapy is not effecti...

9. A client with arthritis has been receiving treatment with naproxen and now reports ongoing stomach pain, increasing weakness, and fatigue. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor? A) Serum Calcium. B) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. C) Osmolality. D) Hemoglobin. 10. A client with bacterial meningitis is receiving phenytoin. Which assessment finding indication to the nurse that the client is experiencing a therapeutic response to the phenytoin? A) Increased time of ambulatio...

3. Role in pain management 4. Required physician supervision Answer: 6. Which of the following describes the historical progression of advanced practice registered nurses’ (APRNs’) attainment of prescriptive authority? Select all that apply. 1. Standardization of educational programs 2. Lack of primary care in underserved areas 3. Complexity of the federal legislation process 4. Persuasion of legislators and state governors 5. Lack of title recognition in nurse practice acts An...

4. A primigravida in the third trimester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nurse determines that the client’s blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the nurse take first? A) Check the protein level in urine B) Have the client turn to the left side C) Take the temperature D) Monitor the urine output The correct answer is B: Have the client turn to the left side 5. The nurse is caring for a client in atrial fibrillation. The atrial heart rate is 250 and the ventricu...

4. A school nurse is providing care for students in an elementary education facility. Which of the following interventions by the nurse addresses the primary level of prevention? Design interventions for a student's individual education plan (IEP). Teach students about healthy food choices. Perform first aid for minor injuries

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed lactulose. The client states,"I do not want to take this medication because it causes diarrhea." How would the nurse respond? Diarrhea is expected; that's how your body gets rid of ammonia A client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. What priority problem would the nurse expect they client to report? Severe boring abdominal pain After teaching a client who is prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, the nurse assesses the ...

injury (AKI). Which clinical manifestations support the nurse's suspicions? SATASelect all that apply. a. Elevated blood pressure b. Postural hypotension c. Wheezing d. Edema e. Hematuria - a. Elevated blood pressure d. Edema e. Hematuria A client who was admitted with hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state asks how he can prevent recurrence of this illness. The nurse would instruct the client about which prevention measures? a. Use sliding-scale insulin to cover periodic snacks b. Maint...

When a crane's telescopic boom sections are required to be extended equally, and the are not, the - Longest section can be overloaded With the boom extension mounted on the boom tip, the main boom rating must be reduced to compensate for the boom extension's - Effective weight According to OSHA 1926.1433, which of the following must be on the crane? A. A fire extinguisher B. Anti two-block warning system C. Battery disconnect switch D. Vehicle identification number - A. A fire exting...