Physician’s orders for a client with acute pancreatitis include the following: strict NPO, NG tube to low intermittent suction. The nurse recognizes that these interventions will: A. Reduce the secretion of pancreatic enzymes B. Decrease the client’s need for insulin C. Prevent secretion of gastric acid D. Eliminate the need for… Read More »
The doctor has prescribed Cortisone (cortisone) for a child with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which instruction should be given to the client? A. Take the medication 30 minutes before eating B. Report changes in appetite and weight C. Wear sunglasses to prevent cataracts D. Schedule a time to take the influenza vaccine… Read More »
A client with glaucoma has been prescribed Timoptic (timolol) eye drops. Timolol should be used with caution in the client with a history of: A. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia B. Gastric Ulcers C. Diabetes Mellitus D. Pancreatitis Correct Answer: C. Diabetes Mellitus Option C: Beta-blockers such as timolol… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious following a fall. Which comment by the nurse will help the client become reoriented when he regains consciousness? A. “I am your nurse and I will be taking care of you today.” B. “Can you tell me your name and where you are?”… Read More »
A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh: A. 14 pounds B. 18 pounds C. 25 pounds D. 30 pounds Correct Answer: A. 14 pounds Option A: The infant’s birth weight should double by 6 months… Read More »
Which of the following conditions is most likely related to the development of renal calculi? A. Gout B. Pancreatitis C. Fractured femur D. Disc disease Correct Answer: A. Gout Option A: Gout and renal calculi are the results of increased amounts of uric acid. Option B: Pancreatitis does not… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client with an ileostomy. The nurse should pay careful attention to care around the stoma because: A. Digestive enzymes cause skin breakdown B. Stools are less watery and contain more solid matter C. The stoma will heal after one year D. It is difficult to… Read More »
The chart indicates that a client has expressive aphasia following a stroke. The nurse understands that the client will have difficulty with: A. Comprehending spoken words B. Recognizing and using an object correctly C. Speaking and writing D. Carrying out a purposeful motor activity Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
A client with diverticulitis is admitted with nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Which finding suggests a complication of diverticulitis? A. Abdominal distention B. Pain in the left lower quadrant C. Board-like abdomen D. Low-grade fever Correct Answer: C. Board-like abdomen Option C: A rigid or boardlike abdomen is… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client with an above-the-knee amputation (AKA). An important intervention that the nurse should do is: A. Place the client in a prone position 15–30 minutes thrice a day B. Keep the foot of the bed elevated on shock blocks C. Place trochanter rolls on either side of the… Read More »