Medical management of a client with acute diverticulitis should include which treatment?
increased fiber in diet administration of antibiotics pain medication administration liquid diet for 1 – 2 days
Category: NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Test
Which treatment should be included in the immediate management of acute appendicitis?
prevent fluid volume deficit administer antibiotic therapy reduce anxiety relieve pain
At the scene of an accident, which intervention applies to a client with a suspected neck injury?
administer CPR keep the person warm do not move the client ask the client to state her name and birthday
While driving, the client forgets how to get home. Which lobe could be dysfunctional?
temporal parietal occipital frontal
A client is diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. Which nursing diagnosis would take priority for this client?
risk for injury disturbed body image low self-esteem impaired skin integrity
After administering the annual Mantoux tuberculin skin test to employees, the nurse instructs the staff to return within how many hours after administration to have the results determined?
12 to 24 hours 24 to 48 hours 48 to 72 hours 72 to 84 hours
The nurse teaches a group of fire fighters about the spread of tuberculosis (TB). Which statement by a fire fighter indicates the teaching has been effective?
“I could get TB if I come in contact with blood from an infected person.” “I can share a cup of coffee with someone who is infected with TB.” “I could get TB if...
The pediatric nurse is preparing a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia for discharge. The discharge plan should include all but which of the following statements?
restrict naps to allow more complete rest at night increase intake of protein, iron, and vitamin C to provide nutrients required for hemoglobin production keep ...
Which precaution must a nurse take when checking the blood pressure of an HIV-positive client?
wear gloves wear a gown use contact precautions wash hands
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who presents to the ED with multiple bruises, a fractured ankle, and cigarette burns on the arms. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
ask the parents if they burned the child with cigarettes ask the client to tell you what happened to cause the bruising and burns inform the parents that they c...