The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older client. Which data would the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory values of an
... [Show More] 80-year-old male?
A - Increased WBC, decreased RBC
B - Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes
C - Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels
D - Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity ANS: C
QUIZ: A 51-year-old truck driver who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is 30 pounds overweight is diagnosed with having a gastric ulcer. Which content is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching for this client?
A - Information about smoking cessation
B - Diet instructions for a low-residue diet
C - Instructions on a weight-loss program
D - The importance of increasing milk in the diet ANS: A
QUIZ: A client receiving cholestyramine for hyperlipidemia should be evaluated for which vitamin deficiency?
A - K
B - B12
C - B6
D - C ANS: A
QUIZ: A client is admitted for further testing to confirm sarcoidosis. Which diagnostic test provides definitive information that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider?
A - Lung tissue biopsy
B - Positive blood cultures
C - MRI
D - CT of the thorax ANS: A
QUIZ: A client has been taking oral corticosteroids for the past 5 days because of seasonal allergies. Which assessment finding is of most concern to the nurse?
A - White blood count of 10,000 mm3
B - Serum glucose of 115 mg/dl
C - Purulent sputum
D - Excessive hunger ANS: C
QUIZ: An 81-year-old male client has emphysema. He lives at home with his cat and manages self-care with no difficulty. When making a home visit, the nurse notices that his tongue is somewhat cracked and his eyeballs are sunken into his head. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
A - Help the client to determine ways to increase his fluid intake
B - Obtain an appointment for the client to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist
C - Schedule an appointment with an allergist to determine if the client is allergic to the cat
D - Encourage the client to slightly increase his use of oxygen at night and to always use humidified oxygen ANS: A
QUIZ: A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome statement is the priority for this client?
A - Fluid and electrolyte balance
B - Prevention of water toxicity
C - Reduced glucose in the urine
D - Adequate cellular nourishment ANS: D
QUIZ: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress (ARDS) episode?
A - Vasodilators and hormones
B - Analgesics and sedatives
C - Anticoagulants and expectorants
D - Bronchodilators and steroids ANS: D
QUIZ: A client with cirrhosis develops increasing pedal edema and ascites. Which dietary modification is most important for the nurse to teach this client?
A - Avoid high carbohydrate foods
B - Decrease intake of fat soluble vitamins
C - Decrease caloric intake
D - Restrict salt and fluid intake ANS: D
QUIZ: A 58-year-old client who has been post-menopausal for five years is concerned about the risk for osteoporosis because her mother has the condition. Which information should the nurse offer?
A - Osteoporosis is a progressive genetic disease with no effective treatment
B - Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and exercise
C - Estrogen replacement therapy should be started to prevent the progression osteoporosis
D - Low-dose corticosteroid treatment effectively halts the course of osteoporosis ANS: B [Show Less]