The physician has discussed the need for medication with the parents of an infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse can reinforce the physician’s teaching by telling the parents that: A. The medication is given one time daily every other day B. The medication schedule can be arranged to allow for drug holidays … Read More »
A client taking Dilantin (phenytoin) for grand mal seizures is preparing for discharge. Which information should be included in the client’s discharge care plan? A. The medication can cause dental staining B. The client will need to avoid a high-carbohydrate diet C. The client will need a regularly scheduled CBC D.… Read More »
A client hospitalized with a fractured mandible is to be discharged. Which piece of equipment should be kept on the client with a fractured mandible? A. Wire cutters B. Oral airway C. Pliers D. Tracheostomy set Correct Answer: A. Wire cutters Option A: The client with a… Read More »
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with Meniere’s disease. Which statement indicates that the client understands the role of diet in triggering her symptoms? A. “I can help control problems with vertigo if I avoid breads and cereals.” B. “I need to eat fewer foods that are high in potassium,… Read More »
A client has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer. Which factor is most significant in the development of laryngeal cancer? A. A family history of laryngeal cancer B. Chronic inhalation of noxious fumes C. Frequent straining of the vocal cords D. A history of alcohol and tobacco use … Read More »
A 5-month-old infant is admitted to the ER with a temperature of 106°F and irritability. The mother states that the child has been listless for the past several hours and that he had a seizure on the way to the hospital. A lumbar puncture confirms a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The nurse should assess the… Read More »
A client with schizophrenia has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 200 mg four times a day. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately? A. The client complains of thirst B. The client has gained 4 pounds in the past 2 months C. The client complains of a sore throat D. The… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client with acromegaly. Following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should: A. Monitor the client’s blood sugar B. Suction the mouth and pharynx every hour C. Place the client in a low Trendelenburg position D. Encourage the client to cough Correct Answer:… Read More »
A client with diabetes mellitus has a prescription for Glucotrol XL (glipizide). The client should be instructed to take the medication: A. With breakfast B. Before lunch C. After dinner D. At bedtime Correct Answer: A. With breakfast Option A: Glucotrol XL is a medication that helps… Read More »
Assessment of a newborn male reveals that the infant has hypospadias. The nurse knows that: A. The infant should be circumcised to facilitate voiding B. The infant should not be circumcised C. Surgical correction will be done by 6 months of age D. Surgical correction is delayed until 6 years of… Read More »