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The wife of a newly-diagnosed client with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse if
alternative or complimentary medical therapies might cure the disease. Which
response should the nurse provide?
Explain that there are no known conventional, alternative, or complimentary
therapies that cure Parkinson's disease.
Tell the wife that her husband's neurologist would know more about alternative
treatments to cure Parkinsonism.
Encourage the wife to ventilate her feelings about having a husband with Parkinson's
disease.
Compile a list of alternative medications that are effective in curing Parkinson's
disease.
Explain that there are no known conventional, alternative, or complimentary
therapies that cure Parkinson's disease.
Rationale:
The client's wife should be given truthful information that there is no known cure for
Parkinson's disease available today.
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older female client diagnosed with
osteoporosis. Which expected outcome has the highest priority for this client?
Identifies 2 treatments for constipation due to immobility.
Names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately.
States 4 risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.
Lists 5 calcium-rich foods to be added to her daily diet.
Names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately.
,Rationale:
A major goal for an older client with osteoporosis is maintenance of safety to prevent
falls. The outcome is stated with the client actions that are specific and time oriented,
such as the client names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately.
An adolescent client on a drug treatment unit becomes angry and pulls the
refrigerator from the wall and then throws the microwave. After the client fails to
respond to redirection, the healthcare provider prescribes restraints. Which
assessment should the nurse include in the client's record while the client is in
restraints?
Responsiveness to painful stimuli.
Pupils equal, round and reactive.
Range-of-motion and circulation.
Speech patterns and processes.
Range-of-motion and circulation.
Rationale:
While a client is in restraints, the nurse should assess and record findings related to
range-of-motion and circulation, and these assessments should be performed at
regular intervals.
The nurse is planning to assess a client's oxygen saturation to determine if additional
oxygen is needed via nasal cannula. The client has bilateral below-the-knee
amputations and radial pulses that are weak and thready. What action should the
nurse take?
Document that an accurate oxygen saturation reading cannot be obtained.
Elevate the client's hands for five minutes prior to obtaining a reading from the finger.
Increase the oxygen based on the client's breathing patterns and lung sounds.
,Place the oximeter clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen saturation reading.
Place the oximeter clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen saturation reading.
Rationale:
Pulse oximeter clips can be attached to the earlobe to obtain an accurate
measurement of oxygen saturation.
The camp nurse is teaching adolescents about the prevention of tinea pedis. Which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Wear water shoes in the public shower.
Do not share a brush or comb with anyone.
Use moisturizing creams to retain skin moisture.
Avoid using cosmetics that block sebaceous glands.
Wear water shoes in the public shower.
Rationale:
Wearing water shoes prevents the transmission of tinea pedis (Athlete's Foot) in a
public shower.
An antacid is prescribed for a client with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). The client
asks the nurse, "How does this help my GERD?" Which is the best response by the
nurse?
"Antacids decrease the production of gastric secretions."
"It will improve the emptying of food through your stomach."
"Antacids will neutralize the acid in your stomach."
"This medication will coat the lining of your esophagus."
"Antacids will neutralize the acid in your stomach."
, Rationale:
Antacids neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach reducing the heartburn
associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
What instruction should the nurse provide the parents of a 3-year-old boy with a BMI-
for-age at the 97th percentile?
Your child is tall for his age, so be sure he gets plenty to eat to stay healthy.
Your child is overweight for his age and size, so help him select more healthy foods.
Your child's weight is in the high range, but is probably normal for his body build.
Your child has very strong bones, so continue to maintain the same diet.
Your child is overweight for his age and size, so help him select more healthy foods.
Rationale:
Children with a BMI-for-age at or above the 95th percentile are considered
overweight, and at risk for obesity and all the associated health problems. The nurse
should offer recommendations for healthy eating and exercise.
When should the nurse conduct an Allen's test?
When pulmonary artery pressures are obtained.
Prior to attempting a cardiac output calculation.
To assess for presence of a deep vein thrombus in the leg.
Just before arterial blood gasses are drawn peripherally.
Just before arterial blood gasses are drawn peripherally.
Rationale:
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The wife of a newly-diagnosed client with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse if
alternative or complimentary medical therapies might cure the disease. Which
response should the nurse provide?
Explain that there are no known conventional, alternative, or complimentary
therapies that cure Parkinson's disease.
Tell the wife that her husband's neurologist would know more about alternative
treatments to cure Parkinsonism.
Encourage the wife to ventilate her feelings about having a husband with Parkinson's
disease.
Compile a list of alternative medications that are effective in curing Parkinson's
disease.
Explain that there are no known conventional, alternative, or complimentary
therapies that cure Parkinson's disease.
Rationale:
The client's wife should be given truthful information that there is no known cure for
Parkinson's disease available today.
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older female client diagnosed with
osteoporosis. Which expected outcome has the highest priority for this client?
Identifies 2 treatments for constipation due to immobility.
Names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately.
States 4 risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.
Lists 5 calcium-rich foods to be added to her daily diet.
Names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately.
,Rationale:
A major goal for an older client with osteoporosis is maintenance of safety to prevent
falls. The outcome is stated with the client actions that are specific and time oriented,
such as the client names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately.
An adolescent client on a drug treatment unit becomes angry and pulls the
refrigerator from the wall and then throws the microwave. After the client fails to
respond to redirection, the healthcare provider prescribes restraints. Which
assessment should the nurse include in the client's record while the client is in
restraints?
Responsiveness to painful stimuli.
Pupils equal, round and reactive.
Range-of-motion and circulation.
Speech patterns and processes.
Range-of-motion and circulation.
Rationale:
While a client is in restraints, the nurse should assess and record findings related to
range-of-motion and circulation, and these assessments should be performed at
regular intervals.
The nurse is planning to assess a client's oxygen saturation to determine if additional
oxygen is needed via nasal cannula. The client has bilateral below-the-knee
amputations and radial pulses that are weak and thready. What action should the
nurse take?
Document that an accurate oxygen saturation reading cannot be obtained.
Elevate the client's hands for five minutes prior to obtaining a reading from the finger.
Increase the oxygen based on the client's breathing patterns and lung sounds.
,Place the oximeter clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen saturation reading.
Place the oximeter clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen saturation reading.
Rationale:
Pulse oximeter clips can be attached to the earlobe to obtain an accurate
measurement of oxygen saturation.
The camp nurse is teaching adolescents about the prevention of tinea pedis. Which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Wear water shoes in the public shower.
Do not share a brush or comb with anyone.
Use moisturizing creams to retain skin moisture.
Avoid using cosmetics that block sebaceous glands.
Wear water shoes in the public shower.
Rationale:
Wearing water shoes prevents the transmission of tinea pedis (Athlete's Foot) in a
public shower.
An antacid is prescribed for a client with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). The client
asks the nurse, "How does this help my GERD?" Which is the best response by the
nurse?
"Antacids decrease the production of gastric secretions."
"It will improve the emptying of food through your stomach."
"Antacids will neutralize the acid in your stomach."
"This medication will coat the lining of your esophagus."
"Antacids will neutralize the acid in your stomach."
, Rationale:
Antacids neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach reducing the heartburn
associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
What instruction should the nurse provide the parents of a 3-year-old boy with a BMI-
for-age at the 97th percentile?
Your child is tall for his age, so be sure he gets plenty to eat to stay healthy.
Your child is overweight for his age and size, so help him select more healthy foods.
Your child's weight is in the high range, but is probably normal for his body build.
Your child has very strong bones, so continue to maintain the same diet.
Your child is overweight for his age and size, so help him select more healthy foods.
Rationale:
Children with a BMI-for-age at or above the 95th percentile are considered
overweight, and at risk for obesity and all the associated health problems. The nurse
should offer recommendations for healthy eating and exercise.
When should the nurse conduct an Allen's test?
When pulmonary artery pressures are obtained.
Prior to attempting a cardiac output calculation.
To assess for presence of a deep vein thrombus in the leg.
Just before arterial blood gasses are drawn peripherally.
Just before arterial blood gasses are drawn peripherally.
Rationale:
