ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2020 B

A home health nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The client reports shortness of breath while eating, despite the use of home oxygen. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? "Limit the intake of protein in your diet." "Use a bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal." "Drink beverages throughout your meal." "Lie down for 1 hour after finishing a meal." -…CORRECT ANSWER100% "Use a bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal." Rationale: bronchodilator 30 min before meals to prevent shortness of breath while eating. A nurse in a clinic is assisting with the development of a pamphlet about STIs. Which of the following information should the nurse recommend including in the pamphlet? The number of sexual partners does not affect the risk for STIs. Oral contraceptive use decreases the risk for STIs. Males seek treatment for STIs later than females. Females have a higher risk for contracting STIs than males. …CORRECT ANSWER100% - Females have a higher risk for contracting STIs than males. A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and has been taking methimazole for 4 weeks. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? "I have been sleeping less since I started the medication." "I have gained 3 pounds since my last appointment." "My bowel movements have become more frequent." "I urinate more often than before." - …CORRECT ANSWER100% "I have gained 3 pounds since my last appointment." Rationale: Hyperthyroidism can cause weight loss. Therefore, the nurse should identi