22. A newly admitted elderly client is severely dehydrated. When planning
care for this
client, which task is appropriate to assign to an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)?
A) Converse with the client to determine
...
22. A newly admitted elderly client is severely dehydrated. When planning
care for this
client, which task is appropriate to assign to an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)?
A) Converse with the client to determine if the mucous membranes are
impaired
B) Report hourly outputs of less than 30 ml/hr
C) Monitor client's ability for movement in the bed
D) Check skin turgor every 4 hours
The correct answer is B: Report output of less than 30 ml/hr
23. The nurse has admitted a 4 year-old with the diagnosis of possible
rheumatic fever.
Which statement by the parent would cause the nurse to suspect an
association with this
disease?
A) Our child had chickenpox 6 months ago.
B) Strep throat went through all the children at the day care last month.
C) Both ears were infected over 3 months age.
D) Last week both feet had a fungal skin infection.
The correct answer is B: Strep throat went through all the children at the
day care last
month.
24. A nurse assigned to a manipulative client for 5 days becomes aware
of feelings for a
reluctance to interact with the client. The next action by the nurse should
be to
A) Discuss the feeling of reluctance with an objective peer or supervisor
B) Limit contacts with the client to avoid reinforcement of the
manipulative behaviorC) Confront the client about the negative effects of behaviors on other
clients and staff
D) Develop a behavior modification plan that will promote more functional
behavior
The correct answer is A: Discuss the feeling of reluctance with an
objective peer or
supervisor
25. A client is being treated for paranoid schizophrenia. When the client
became loud and
boisterous, the nurse immediately placed him in seclusion as a
precautionary measure.
The client willingly complied. The nurse’s action
A) May result in charges of unlawful seclusion and restraint
B) Leaves the nurse vulnerable for charges of assault and battery
C) Was appropriate in view of the client’s history of violence
D) Was necessary to maintain the therapeutic milieu of the unit
The correct answer is A: May result in charges of unlawful seclusion and
restraint
26. A client has been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit with a
myocardial infarction.
Which nursing diagnosis should have priority?
A) Pain related to ischemia
B) Risk for altered elimination: constipation
C) Risk for complication: dysrhythmias
D) Anxiety related to pain
The correct answer is A: Pain related to ischemia
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