The nurse is giving dietary instructions to a client who is on a vegan diet. The nurse provides dietary teaching focus on foods high in which vitamin that may be lacking in a vegan diet? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin C … Read More »
A nurse is preparing to care for a client who had undergone an above-knee amputation of the right leg. The nurse plans to allow which position for the client in the first 24 hours? A. Supine position, with the affected limb flat on the bed. B. Supine position, with the affected limb supported… Read More »
Which of the following clients has the lowest risk of diabetes mellitus and stroke? A. A 45-year-old African-American woman. B. A 35-year-old Native-American man. C. A 30-year-old Hispanic-American man. D. A 25-year-old Asian-American woman. Correct Answer: D. A 25-year-old Asian-American woman. Among the choices, Asian Americans have… Read More »
A practitioner orders a return flow enema (Harris flush drip) for an adult patient with flatulence. When preparing to administer this enema the nurse compares the steps of a return flow enema with cleansing enemas. What should the nurse do that is unique to a return flow enema? A. Lubricate the last 2 inches… Read More »
This is characterized by severe symptoms relatively of short duration. A. Chronic Illness B. Acute Illness C. Pain D. Syndrome Correct Answer: B. Acute Illness Acute illnesses are different than chronic illnesses in that they usually develop quickly and they only last a short time – usually… Read More »
A client complains of difficulty swallowing when the nurse tries to administer capsule medication. Which of the following measures should the nurse do? A. Dissolve the capsule in a glass of water. B. Break the capsule and give the content with applesauce. C. Check the availability of a liquid preparation. D.… Read More »
Which of the following is a primary nursing intervention necessary for all patients with a Foley Catheter in place? A. Maintain the drainage tubing and collection bag level with the patient’s bladder. B. Irrigate the patient with 1% Neosporin solution three times a day. C. Clamp the catheter for 1 hour every… Read More »
Which route of administration is preferable for administration of daily analgesics (if all body systems are functional)? A. IV B. IM or subcutaneous C. Oral D. Transdermal E. PCA Correct Answer: C. Oral If the gastrointestinal system is functioning, the oral route is preferred for routine analgesics because… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a client with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The physician asks the nurse to teach the client to consume thiamine-rich food. The nurse instructs the client to increase the intake of which food items? A. Chicken B. Milk C. Beef D. Broccoli Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
A client is to be on bed rest for 24 hours and the affected extremity is to be kept straight during this time. Which of the following procedures would require a client to do the above? A. Varicose vein surgery. B. Myelogram. C. Abdominal aneurysm resection. D. Arterial Vascular Grafting. … Read More »