NURS 6401 (NURS6401)

1. An adolescent male with severe acne recently started treatment with isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A. During a follow-up clinic appointment, which assessment is most important for the PN to complete? Ask about occurrence and frequency of nosebleeds. 2. The PN is caring for a client who has silvery scaling plaques bilaterally on elbows, forearms, and palms. When scratched, the skin bleeds over these plaques. What is most important to reinforce in this client plan of care? B. Intervention...

1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn home safety precautions with a group of new mothers. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Crib slats should be no more than 2.25 inches apart." 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation, has diabetes mellitus, and has a BMI of 31. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? "My intake should b...

1. Foods high in potassium: - apricots bananas potatoes tomatoes avocado fish spinach beans 2. A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods - A, C, D Not B-hydroge...

1. A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods - A, C, D Not B-hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids & cause hyperlipidemia Not E-carbs can be exchanged but n...

1. a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a deep vein thrombosis of the left lower leg. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - elevate the affected leg -ambulation should be encouraged -warm compresses -encourage the client to drink 2 to 3 L decrease platelet aggregation 2. a nurse is teaching a group of guardians about child safety measures. which of the following statements by a guardian indicates an understanding...

1. A home health nurse is providing teaching about post seizure management to the parents of a school age child who has epilepsy and experiences tonic-clonic seizures. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) "Hyperextend your child's head for 5 minutes following a seizure." "Immediately following a seizure, give your child 6 ounces of water." "Following a seizure, record the length and characteristics of your chil...

1. A home health nurse is providing teaching about post seizure management to the parents of a school age child who has epilepsy and experiences tonic-clonic seizures. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) "Hyperextend your child's head for 5 minutes following a seizure." "Immediately following a seizure, give your child 6 ounces of water." "Following a seizure, record the length and characteristics of your chil...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports frequent vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has hyperemesis gravidarum - Ketonuria 2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 36 weeks gestation during a prenatal examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider - blurred vision 3. A nurse is caring for a newborn who has a high-pitched cry and does not...

A nurse in a long term care facility notices a client who has alzheimers disease standing at the exit doors at the end of the hallway. The clients appears to be anxious and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? escort the client to a quiet area on the nursing unit rationale: a client who has Alzheimer disease experiences chronic confusion. Guiding the client to a quiet, familiar area will help decrease agitation. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client...