MED SURG PRACTICE B
90 C0RRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has AIDS. Which of the following statement by the
... [Show More] client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I will take my temp once a day- A client who has AIDS is immunocompromised and is at risk for infection. The client should check their temperature daily to identify a temperature greater than 37.8° C (100° F), which is an early manifestation of an infection
A client who has AIDS is immunocompromised and is at risk for infection. Therefore, the client should avoid drinking a glass of liquid that stands for 60 min or more to reduce the risk of drinking contaminated liquids
A client who has AIDS is immunocompromised and is at risk for infection. Therefore, the client should avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables that can contain bacteria and cause infection. The nurse should advise the client to eat a low-bacteria diet.
A client who has AIDS is immunocompromised and is at risk for infection. Therefore, the client should clean their toothbrush weekly in the dishwasher or in a bleach solution to destroy micro-organisms
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma about the use of a metered- dose inhaler. The nurse should identify that which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Holding breath for 10 secs after inhaling- The client should hold their breath for 10 seconds after inhaling so the medication can move deep into the airways
The client should wait at least 1 min between puffs on the inhaler so each dose has adequate time for maximum effectiveness
The client should either rinse the plastic case and cap of the inhaler with warm running tap water once daily or soak it in 480 mL (16 oz) of water with 60 mL (2 oz) of vinegar once per week
The client should breathe in slowly and deeply while administering the medication to receive the maximum effect of the medication [Show Less]