Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a client who had removal of a cataract in the left eye? - Answer - "Take the
... [Show More] prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing intraocular pressure."
A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse should stop the feeding and take which of these actions? - Answer - Check the residual volume.
Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?. - Answer - The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices toward pregnancy.
Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-month-old infant who is diagnosed with dehydration? - Answer - Tachycardia.
When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse plans to determine potential entry portals, which include: - Answer - the urinary meatus.
A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence. Which of these actions should a nurse take if the client is agitated? - Answer - Encourage the client to verbalize feelings.
Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a school-aged child during a sickle cell crisis episode? - Answer - Providing pain relief.
Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a 32-week gestation client who had an amniocentesis today? - Answer - "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate intake of iron- rich foods. Selection of which of these lunches by the client indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron content? - Answer - Beefburger with cheese.
A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these laboratory test results supports this diagnosis? - Answer - Elevated serum amylase level.
Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a client who is two-hours postoperative after abdominal surgery, should a nurse report immediately? - Answer - Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while interacting with a client who is crying indicates a correct understanding of therapeutic communication? - Answer
- The student sits quietly next to the client. [Show Less]