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1. A nurse is caring for a client who presents to a clinic for a 1-week follow-up
visit after hospitalization for heart failure. Based on the information in the client's
chart, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on
the "Exhibit" button for additional information about the client.There are three tabs
that contain separate categories of data.
f_Ans»iHeart rate 55/min
Rational:
The client's heart rate of 55/min is a decrease from the client's baseline of 74/min, and it
can indicate the development of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should report this finding to
the provider.
2. Anurseis teachinga client about the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
(TENS) for the management of bone cancer pain.Thenurse should explain that applying a
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, TENS unit to the painful area has which of the following effects
:Ans>>=A tingling sensation replacing the pain
Rational:
ATENS unit applies small electric currents to the painful area, with the client increasing
the current until the "pins and needles" sensation overrides the pain.
3. A nurse in an ICU is assessing a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a componentof Cushing's triad
Z\ns»vBradycardia
Rational:
A client who has increased intracranial pressure from a traumatic brain injury can develop
bradycardia, which is one component of Cushing's triad. The other compo- nents of
Cushing's triad are severe hypertension and a widened pulse pressure.
4. A nurse is teaching a family about the care of a parent who has a new di- agnosis of
Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following information shouldthe nurse include in the
teaching
Z-\ns»ereate complete outfits and allow the client to select one each day.
Rational:
The family should place completed outfits on hangers and allow the client to select which
one to wear each day.
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