When taking a dietary history from a newly admitted female client, Nurse Len should remember which of the following foods is a common allergen? A. Bread B. Carrots C. Orange D. Strawberries Correct Answer: D. Strawberries Common food allergens include berries, peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, shellfish, and… Read More »
When caring for a female client who is being treated for hyperthyroidism, it is important to: A. Provide extra blankets and clothing to keep the client warm. B. Monitor the client for signs of restlessness, sweating, and excessive weight loss during thyroid replacement therapy. C. Balance the client’s periods of activity and… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a 27-year-old female client with venous stasis ulcer. Which nursing intervention would be most effective in promoting healing? A. Apply dressing using sterile technique B. Improve the client’s nutrition status C. Initiate limb compression therapy D. Begin proteolytic debridement Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to autograph his cast. Which response would be best? A. “It will be alright for your friends to autograph the cast.” B. “Because the cast is made of plaster, autographing can weaken the cast.” C.… Read More »
A clinic patient has a hemoglobin concentration of 10.8 g/dL and reports sticking to a strict vegetarian diet. Which of the following nutritional advice is appropriate? A. The diet is providing adequate sources of iron and requires no changes. B. The patient should add meat to her diet; a vegetarian diet is not… Read More »
Nurse Josie should instruct the client to eat which of the following foods to obtain the best supply of Vitamin B12? A. Dairy products B. Vegetables C. Grains D. Broccoli Correct Answer: A. Dairy products Good sources of vitamin B12 are dairy products and meats. Among animal products, those… Read More »
For a client with Graves’ disease, which nursing intervention promotes comfort? A. Restricting intake of oral fluids. B. Placing extra blankets on the client’s bed. C. Limiting intake of high-carbohydrate foods. D. Maintaining room temperature in the low-normal range. Correct Answer: D. Maintaining room temperature in the… Read More »
A patient is about to undergo bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and expresses fear and anxiety about the procedure. Which of the following is the most effective nursing response? A. Warn the patient to stay very still because the smallest movement will increase her pain. B. Encourage the family to stay in the room for… Read More »
A patient asks a nurse, “My doctor recommended I increase my intake of folic acid. What type of foods contain the highest concentration of folic acids?” A. Green vegetables and liver B. Yellow vegetables and red meat C. Carrots D. Milk Correct Answer: A. Green vegetables and… Read More »
Mrs. Cruz uses a cane for assistance in walking. Which of the following statements is true about a cane or other assistive devices? A. A walker is a better choice than a cane. B. The cane should be used on the affected side. C. The cane should be used on the unaffected side. … Read More »