Smoking cessation is a critical strategy for the client with Buerger’s disease, Nurse Jasmin anticipates that the male client will go home with a prescription for which medication? A. Paracetamol B. Ibuprofen C. Nitroglycerin D. Nicotine (Nicotrol) Correct Answer: D. Nicotine (Nicotrol) Nicotine (Nicotrol) is given in… Read More »
Rico with diabetes mellitus must learn how to self-administer insulin. The physician has prescribed 10 U of U-100 regular insulin and 35 U of U-100 isophane insulin suspension (NPH) to be taken before breakfast. When teaching the client how to select and rotate insulin injection sites, the nurse should provide which instruction? A. “Inject… Read More »
A new mother has some questions about phenylketonuria (PKU). Which of the following statements made by a nurse is not correct regarding PKU? A. A Guthrie test can check the necessary lab values B. The urine has a high concentration of phenyl pyruvic acid C. Mental deficits are often present with PKU D.… Read More »
Nurse Oliver is working in an outpatient clinic. He has been alerted that there is an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following clients entering the clinic today is most likely to have TB? A. A 16-year-old female high school student B. A 33-year-old daycare worker C. A 43-year-old homeless man with a… Read More »
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which menu selection will best meet the nutritional needs of the pregnant client? A. Hamburger patty, green beans, French fries, and iced tea B. Roast beef sandwich, potato chips, baked beans, and cola C. Baked chicken, fruit cup, potato salad, coleslaw, yogurt,… Read More »
A patient is undergoing the induction stage of treatment for leukemia. The nurse teaches family members about infectious precautions. Which of the following statements by family members indicates that the family needs more education? A. We will bring in books and magazines for entertainment. B. We will bring in personal care items for… Read More »
Nurse Sherry is teaching male client regarding his permanent artificial pacemaker. Which information given by the nurse shows her knowledge deficit about the artificial cardiac pacemaker? A. Take the pulse rate once a day, in the morning upon awakening. B. May be allowed to use electrical appliances. C. Have regular follow up… Read More »
A client tells the doctor that she is about 20 weeks pregnant. The most definitive sign of pregnancy is: A. Elevated human chorionic gonadotropin B. The presence of fetal heart tones C. Uterine enlargement D. Breast enlargement and tenderness Correct Answer: B. The presence of fetal heart tones The… Read More »
Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse’s teaching regarding oral contraceptives? A. Weight gain should be reported to the physician. B. An alternate method of birth control is needed when taking antibiotics. C. If the client misses one or more pills, two pills should be taken per day… Read More »
Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client who is 4 months pregnant? A. A granola bar B. A bran muffin C. A cup of yogurt C. A cup of yogurt D. A glass of fruit juice Correct Answer: C. A cup of yogurt The food with… Read More »