Clients with sickle cell anemia are taught to avoid activities that cause hypoxia and hypoxemia. Which of the following activities would the nurse recommend? A. A family vacation in the Rocky Mountains B. Chaperoning the local boys club on a snow-skiing trip C. Traveling by airplane for business trips D. A… Read More »
The nurse knows that a 60-year-old female client’s susceptibility to osteoporosis is most likely related to: A. Lack of exercise B. Hormonal disturbances C. Lack of calcium D. Genetic predisposition Correct Answer: B. Hormonal disturbances After menopause, women lack hormones necessary to absorb and utilize calcium. Primary osteoporosis is… Read More »
During a home visit, a client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been exposed to measles. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Administer an antibiotic B. Contact the physician for an order for immune globulin C. Administer an antiviral D. Tell the client that he should remain in… Read More »
The client using a diaphragm should be instructed to: A. Refrain from keeping the diaphragm in longer than 4 hours B. Keep the diaphragm in a cool location C. Have the diaphragm resized if she gains 5 pounds D. Have the diaphragm resized if she has any surgery … Read More »
A client is discharged following hospitalization for congestive heart failure. The nurse teaching the family suggests they encourage the client to rest frequently in which of the following positions? A. High Fowler’s B. Supine C. Left lateral D. Low Fowler’s Correct Answer: A. High Fowler’s Sitting in… Read More »
An African American female comes to the outpatient clinic. The physician suspects vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Because jaundice is often a clinical manifestation of this type of anemia, what body part would be the best indicator? A. Conjunctiva of the eye B. Soles of the feet C. Roof of the mouth D. Shins… Read More »
The nurse is providing postpartum teaching for a mother planning to breastfeed her infant. Which of the client’s statements indicates the need for additional teaching? A. “I’m wearing a support bra.” B. “I’m expressing milk from my breast.” C. “I’m drinking four glasses of fluid during a 24-hour period.” D. “While… Read More »
The client with a pacemaker should be taught to: A. Report ankle edema B. Check his blood pressure daily C. Refrain from using a microwave oven D. Monitor his pulse rate Correct Answer: D. Monitor his pulse rate The client with a pacemaker should be taught to… Read More »
Nurse Jamie should explain to a male client with diabetes that self-monitoring of blood glucose is preferred to urine glucose testing because: A. More accurate B. Can be done by the client C. It is easy to perform D. It is not influenced by drugs Correct Answer:… Read More »
Nurse Linda is preparing a client with multiple sclerosis for discharge from the hospital to home. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate? A. “Practice using the mechanical aids that you will need when future disabilities arise”. B. “Follow good health habits to change the course of the disease”. C. “Keep active, use… Read More »