NUSG 260 ACTUAL FINAL EXAM CH1-CH3 NEWEST
VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \LATEST UPDATE
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Which of the following is an productive cough
expected finding in a client shortness of breath,
with pneumonia? crackles on lung auscultation.
What is a major risk factor for prolonged immobility
deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) that nurses should
monitor?
What is the primary administration of intravenous antihypertensive medications
treatment for a client with
hypertensive crisis?
What is the most administer IV
appropriate action for the fluids
nurse to take when caring administer
for a client with diabetic insulin
ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the first-line administration of a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) such as
treatment for a client albuterol
experiencing acute asthma
exacerbation?
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What lab test is most elevation of troponin levels.
indicative of acute
myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is the most common excessive fluid intake, particularly with hypotonic fluids
cause of
hyponatremia in hospitalized
clients?
What should the nurse oxygen therapy should be used as prescribed
educate a client with
chronic obstructive
pulmonary
disease (COPD) about
regarding oxygen therapy?
increased blood
What is an early sign of fluid
pressure bounding
overload in a client
pulses
receiving IV fluids?
edema
respiratory
What are common side
depression
effects of opioid
constipation
analgesics that the nurse
nausea
should monitor for?
sedation
What is the priority administering broad-spectrum antibiotics
intervention for a client who
presents with sepsis?
What is the best position elevating the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees
for a client with right-
sided heart failure to
improve oxygenation?
What is the primary purpose prevent blood clots in the legs
of deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) prophylaxis in
hospitalized clients?
When caring for a client with limiting potassium-rich foods such as bananas, tomatoes, and
chronic kidney disease potatoes
(CKD), what dietary
modification should the
nurse recommend to
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