A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for endometrial cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect the client to
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1) Hot flashes
2) Recurrent urinary tract infections
3) Blood in the stool
4) Abnormal vaginal bleeding
A nurse is caring for a client following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
1) Altered level of consciousness
2) Oral temperature of 37.7° C (100° C)
3) Muscle spasms
4) Headache
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a wedge resection of the left lung and has a chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding the nurse should report to the provider?
1) Abdomen is distended
2) Chest tube drainage of 70 mL in the last hour
3) Subcutaneous emphysema is noted to the left chest wall
4) Pain level of 6 on a 0 to 10 scale
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
1) Change the ostomy pouch daily.
2) Empty the ostomy pouch when it is 2/3 full.
3) Trim the opening of the ostomy seal to be 1/2 in. wider than the stoma.
4) Apply lotion to the peristomal skin when changing the ostomy pouch.
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a removal of the pituitary gland. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
1) Position the client supine while in bed.
2) Change the nasal drip pad as needed.
3) Encourage frequent brushing of teeth.
4) Encourage the client to cough every 2 hr following surgery.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
1) To provide analgesia
2) To reduce inflammation
3) To prevent blood clotting
4) To prevent fever
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
1) Loss of peripheral vision
2) Headache
3) Halos around lights
4) Discomfort in the eyes
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
1) Weight loss of 3% of total body weight.
2) Blood glucose 150 mg/dL.
3) Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
4) Urine specific gravity 1.035
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had a total abdominal hysterectomy and a vaginal repair. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
1) "I should increase my intake of protein and vitamin C."
2) "I will no longer have menstrual periods."
3) "Once I am able to resume sexual activity, I can use a water-based lubricant if I experience discomfort."
4) "I will take a tub bath instead of a shower."
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
1) Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain.
2) Ensure the client’s weights are hanging freely from the bed.
3) Check the client’s bony prominences every 12 hr.
4) Cleanse the client’s pin sites with povidone-iodine.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
1) Take temperature once a day.
2) Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily.
3) Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves.
4) Wash dishes in warm water.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
1) Provide humidified oxygen.
2) Perform chest physiotherapy prior to suctioning.
3) Prelubricate the suction catheter tip with sterile saline when suctioning the airway.
4) Hyperventilate the client with 100% oxygen before suctioning the airway..
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