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Fundamentals of Nursing Q 541

The nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia about foods she should include in her diet. The nurse determines that the client understands the dietary instructions if she selects which of the following from her menu?         A. Nuts and fish.      B. Oranges and dark green leafy vegetables.      C. Butter and… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 542

A nurse is caring for a Native American client who experiences emotional distress due to a family problem. In anticipating pharmacological treatment for the client, the nurse understands that they would most likely:         A. Establish the trust of the health care provider first before accepting the treatment.      B. Call a clergy to ask for the… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 543

A clinic nurse is preparing to examine a Hispanic child who was brought by the mother for his first physical check-up. While assessing the child, the nurse would avoid doing which of the following?         A. Weighing the client.      B. Asking the mother questions about the child.      C. Having an interpreter if necessary.… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 545

Which client(s) are appropriate to assign to the LPN/LVN, who will function under the supervision of the RN or team leader? Select all that apply.         A. A client who needs pre-op teaching for use of a PCA pump.      B. A client with a leg cast who needs neurologic checks and PRN hydrocodone.      C. A client… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 546

A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea for the past four days. When assessing a client, the nurse should expect which of the following findings? Select all that apply.         A. Bradycardia      B. Hypotension      C. Fever      D. Poor skin turgor      E. Peripheral edema      Correct Answer: B, C,… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 548

When transferring a patient from a bed to a chair, the nurse should use which muscles to avoid back injury?         A. Abdominal muscles      B. Back muscles      C. Leg muscles      D. Upper arm muscles           Correct Answer: C. Leg muscles The leg muscles are the strongest muscles in the… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 549

The nurse instructs a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. The nurse determines that the client understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the dietary menu?         A. Mushroom and blueberry.      B. Beans and bananas.      C. Fish and tomato juice.      D. Potato and… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 550

A nurse is conducting an assessment of an American Indian woman who has come to the clinic complaining of a headache. The patient tells the nurse that the medicines prescribed by the tribal healer have done some good. What is the appropriate response of the nurse at this time?         A. Tell me about these… Read More »