“I should gain 15 to 20 pounds.” “I should gain 25 to 35 pounds.” “I should gain 35 to 40 pounds.” “I should gain 40 to 45 pounds.”
The clinic nurse is talking to a client who has just been prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Which statement about HRT by the nurse is correct?
“HRT decreases the risk of stroke.” “HRT increases the risk of osteoporosis.” “HRT decreases the risk of deep vein thrombosis.” “HRT increases the risk of coronary artery disease.”
The nurse is working with a client who has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The client says, “I have so much left to do. I’m too young to die like this.” Which of the following stages of Kü bler-Ross’s five stages of grieving does the nurse recognize in this client?
anger denial bargaining acceptance depression
A mother brings her 6-month-old child to the clinic for a wellness checkup. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will order which vaccinations for this client?
DTaP and MMR Hib and varicella hepatitis B and DTaP hepatitis A and MMR
A client’s wife tells the nurse, “I can’t believe my husband has high blood pressure. He feels fine. What caused this?” The nurse’s response should include which of the following?
“One-third of people with high blood pressure are not aware of it.” “Clients over 50 years of age are at the highest risk of hypertension.” “Hypertension is more common in Hispanics and Native Americans.” “Hypertension is more prevalent in the southeastern United States.” “Your husband works at a desk job all day, so he does…
A community health nurse is lecturing students at a nearby community college about high-risk behavior. Which of the following should the nurse include in the lecture?
Suicide is the most common cause of death in this age group. Cancer is the third most common cause of death in this age group. Homicide is the second most common cause of death in this age group. College-age students are more likely to die from unintentional injuries.
The nurse is talking to a 67-year-old client who has just retired from the job he’s had since age 17—the only job he’s ever had. The nurse understands that the client is in which of Erikson’s stages?
intimacy versus isolation ego integrity versus despair identity versus role confusion generativity versus stagnation
The nurse is caring for a client with a non-rebreather mask. Which is the priority nursing action when caring for this client?
maintain the mask snugly on the face adjust flow rate to keep the reservoir bag inflated ensure that the reservoir bag is not kinked or twisted ensure that valves open during expiration and close on inhalation
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on the medical-surgical unit who is caring for a client with a T-tube. Which statement by the student nurse regarding the care of the tube indicates a need for further teaching?
“I should report a sudden increase in bile output.” “The client should be in a semi-Fowler’s position to promote drainage.” “The drainage system should be kept below the level of the gallbladder.” “I will clamp the tube if the client becomes nauseated or begins to vomit.”
A nurse is caring for a client with dumping syndrome. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“I should lie down after I eat my meals.” “I may experience weakness and dizziness.” “I should eat a low-fat, high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.” “I should eat small meals and avoid drinking fluids with my meals.”