1 of 47
Term
A client is receiving tamsulosin an alpha adrenergic - blocking agent
for the management of urinary retention due to benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which instruction is most important for the nurse
to provide?
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Stand and sit up slowly. Maintain a low-sodium diet.
Increase fluid intake throughout the
Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
day.
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2 of 47
,Term
Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that a client is having
an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?
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Wheezing and dyspnea Urticaria and pruritus
Tinnitus and diplopia Insomnia and irritability
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3 of 47
Term
A client with emphysema is complaining of difficulty breathing and is
exhibiting audible wheezing. The nurse administers albuterol as
prescribed for the third time within last 12 hours. Which assessment
finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
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Throat irritation Irregular rapid heartbeat
Cyanosis and chest tightness Increased sputum production
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, 4 of 47
Term
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with DM who
has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which action should the
nurse plan to include in the discharge teaching?
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Teach the client self-injection
Demonstrate how to store insulin at
skills for daily subcutaneous
room temperature.
administration.
Teach the client how to use an Instruct the client on oral insulin
insulin pump. administration.
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5 of 47
Term
A client with chemotherapy induced nausea receives a prescription
for metoclopramide. Which adverse effect is most important for the
nurse to report?
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Worsening headache Unusual irritability
Term
A client is receiving tamsulosin an alpha adrenergic - blocking agent
for the management of urinary retention due to benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which instruction is most important for the nurse
to provide?
Give this one a try later!
Stand and sit up slowly. Maintain a low-sodium diet.
Increase fluid intake throughout the
Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
day.
Don't know?
2 of 47
,Term
Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that a client is having
an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?
Give this one a try later!
Wheezing and dyspnea Urticaria and pruritus
Tinnitus and diplopia Insomnia and irritability
Don't know?
3 of 47
Term
A client with emphysema is complaining of difficulty breathing and is
exhibiting audible wheezing. The nurse administers albuterol as
prescribed for the third time within last 12 hours. Which assessment
finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Give this one a try later!
Throat irritation Irregular rapid heartbeat
Cyanosis and chest tightness Increased sputum production
Don't know?
, 4 of 47
Term
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with DM who
has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which action should the
nurse plan to include in the discharge teaching?
Give this one a try later!
Teach the client self-injection
Demonstrate how to store insulin at
skills for daily subcutaneous
room temperature.
administration.
Teach the client how to use an Instruct the client on oral insulin
insulin pump. administration.
Don't know?
5 of 47
Term
A client with chemotherapy induced nausea receives a prescription
for metoclopramide. Which adverse effect is most important for the
nurse to report?
Give this one a try later!
Worsening headache Unusual irritability
