NRS 3025 EXAM 1 (LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027) QUESTION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER {GRADE A} -OAKLAND
UNIVERSITY
A nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia. The client says, "The doctor told me
that my condition is too severe to be treated successfully. I guess I don't have long to
live." Which of the following responses should the nurse offer?
a. "Having a positive attitude can help you."
b. "Let's talk about how you are feeling about this information."
c. "Have you considered getting a second opinion?"
d. "Things get worse before they get better." - Correct answer b
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a ac client who had a bone marrow
transplant and has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following statements indicates that
the client understands the precautions he must take at home?
a. "I'll stick with soft foods for now."
,b. "My family will be bringing me fresh flowers today."
c. "I'll use a disposable razor each day."
d. "I'll blow my nose more often to avoid nosebleeds." - Correct answer a
A nurse is teaching a client who has polycythemia vera about self-care measures.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
a. "Drink at least 1 liter of fluid each day."
b. "Continuously wear support hose."
c. "Elevate your legs when sitting."
d. "Use dental floss daily." - Correct answer c
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV
fistula for hemodialysis and a new prescription for epoeitin alfa. Which of the following
therapeutic effects of epoeitin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
,b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils - Correct answer c
A nurse is preparing to transfuse a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) for a client
who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Hang an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with the blood
b. Compare the client's identification number withe the number on the blood
c. Witness the informed consent document
d. Obtain pre-transfusion vital signs - Correct answer c
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has anemia and a new prescription for
epoeitin alfa. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
a. Hospitalization is required when administering each treatment.
b. The maximum effect of the medication will occur in 6 months.
, c. Hypertension is a common adverse effect of this medication.
d. Blood transfusions are needed with each treatment. - Correct answer c
A nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should
encourage the client to increase her consumption of which of the following foods?
a. Lentils
b. Avocados
c. Cabbage
d. Broccoli - Correct answer a
A nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should
encourage the client to increase consumption of which of the following foods?
a. Beef liver
b. Oranges
c. Turnips
d. Whole milk - Correct answer a
2026/2027) QUESTION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER {GRADE A} -OAKLAND
UNIVERSITY
A nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia. The client says, "The doctor told me
that my condition is too severe to be treated successfully. I guess I don't have long to
live." Which of the following responses should the nurse offer?
a. "Having a positive attitude can help you."
b. "Let's talk about how you are feeling about this information."
c. "Have you considered getting a second opinion?"
d. "Things get worse before they get better." - Correct answer b
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a ac client who had a bone marrow
transplant and has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following statements indicates that
the client understands the precautions he must take at home?
a. "I'll stick with soft foods for now."
,b. "My family will be bringing me fresh flowers today."
c. "I'll use a disposable razor each day."
d. "I'll blow my nose more often to avoid nosebleeds." - Correct answer a
A nurse is teaching a client who has polycythemia vera about self-care measures.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
a. "Drink at least 1 liter of fluid each day."
b. "Continuously wear support hose."
c. "Elevate your legs when sitting."
d. "Use dental floss daily." - Correct answer c
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV
fistula for hemodialysis and a new prescription for epoeitin alfa. Which of the following
therapeutic effects of epoeitin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
,b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils - Correct answer c
A nurse is preparing to transfuse a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) for a client
who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Hang an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with the blood
b. Compare the client's identification number withe the number on the blood
c. Witness the informed consent document
d. Obtain pre-transfusion vital signs - Correct answer c
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has anemia and a new prescription for
epoeitin alfa. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
a. Hospitalization is required when administering each treatment.
b. The maximum effect of the medication will occur in 6 months.
, c. Hypertension is a common adverse effect of this medication.
d. Blood transfusions are needed with each treatment. - Correct answer c
A nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should
encourage the client to increase her consumption of which of the following foods?
a. Lentils
b. Avocados
c. Cabbage
d. Broccoli - Correct answer a
A nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should
encourage the client to increase consumption of which of the following foods?
a. Beef liver
b. Oranges
c. Turnips
d. Whole milk - Correct answer a
