RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2019
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A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the
nurse identify as an
... [Show More] indication of correct use? -------- Answer --------- the client holds the
cane on the stronger side of her body
A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodium chloride infusion IV at 125
mL/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has
received only 80 mL over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first -------- Answer --------- check the IV tubing for obstruction
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube for stomach decompression.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when inserting the NG tube --------
Answer --------- have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube
into the esophagus
A nurse is reviewing a client's fluid and electrolyte status. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider -------- Answer --------- Potassium 5.4 mEq/L
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be using a walker. Which
of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? --------
Answer --------- I will hire someone to trim the tree that hangs low over the stairs of my
front porch
a nurse is planning care for a client who has had a stroke, resulting in aphasia and
dysphagia. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive
personnel -------- Answer --------- assist the client with a partial bed bath, measure the
client's BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive medication, use a
communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch
A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about his diagnosis of colorectal
cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take -------- Answer ---------
reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief
A nurse is preparing to apply a dressing for a client who has stage 2 pressure injury.
Which of the following types of dressing should the nursing use -------- Answer ---------
hydrocolloid
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner
ear? -------- Answer --------- press gently on the trigs of the client's ear [Show Less]