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RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2019 A with Certified Solutions A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct ... use? ✔✔the client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodium chloride infusion IV at 125 mL/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has received only 80 mL over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first ✔✔check the IV tubing for obstruction A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube for stomach decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when inserting the NG tube ✔✔have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the esophagus A nurse is reviewing a client's fluid and electrolyte status. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider ✔✔Potassium 5.4 mEq/L A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be using a walker. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? ✔✔I will hire someone to trim the tree that hangs low over the stairs of my front porch a nurse is planning care for a client who has had a stroke, resulting in aphasia and dysphagia. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel ✔✔assist the client with a partial bed bath, measure the client's BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive medication, use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief A nurse is preparing to apply a dressing for a client who has stage 2 pressure injury. Which of the following types of dressing should the nursing use ✔✔hydrocolloid A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner ear? ✔✔press gently on the trigs of the client's ear A nurse is using an open irrigation technique to irrigate a clients indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔subtract the amount of irritant used from the client's urine output A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan for this client ✔✔make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is construction in the area A nurse is planning strategies to manage time effectively for client care. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement ✔✔use the planning step of the nursing process to prioritize client care delivery A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a knee arthroplasty and requires the use of thigh-length sequential compression sleeves. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔make sure two fingers can fit under the sleeves a nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the client ✔✔apply intermittent suction when withdrawing the catheter A nurse is assessing a client who reports increased pain following physical therapy. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when assessing the quality of the clients pain ✔✔is your pain sharp or dull A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client about self-administering heparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching ✔✔administer the medication into the abdomen A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching ✔✔use tracheostomy covers when outdoors A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is approaching death. The client is short of breath and has noisy respirations from secretions in their airway. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔turn the client every 2 hours A nurse is caring for a child who has a prescription for a blood transfusion. The child's parents have refused the treatment sue to their religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔examine personal values about the issue a nurse us preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔administer the medication with the needle at a 45 angle a nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of heart failure. In planning this client's care, when should the nurse initiate discharge planning ✔✔during the admission process A nurse us assessing a client who has required bed rest for the past month. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has developed thrombophlebitis ✔✔calf swelling A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to minimize the risk for injury to the client ✔✔use a bed exit alarm system a nurse is assessing an older adult client's risk for falls. Which of the following assessments should the nurse use to identify the client's safety needs ✔✔pupil clarity, visual acuity, visual fields a nurse is caring for a client who has pharyngeal diphtheria. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate ✔✔droplet A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster and asks the nurse about the use of complementary and alternative therapies for pain control. The nurse should inform the client that this condition is a contraindication for which of the following therapies ✔✔acupuncture A nurse is admitting a client who has an abdominal wound with a large amount of purulent drainage. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate ✔✔contact A nurse is educating a client who has a terminal illness about declining resuscitation in a living will. The client asks,"What would happen if I arrived at the emergency department and had difficulty breathing" which of the following responses should the nurse make ✔✔we would give you oxygen through a tube in your nose a nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses concern about skin cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of a skin malignancy ✔✔a mole with an asymmetrical appearance a nurse is reviewing evidence-based practice principles about administration of oxygen therapy with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following actins should the nurse include ✔✔regulate oxygen via nasal cannula at a flow rate of no more than 6 L/min A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse identify as proper safety protocol ✔✔the client uses non acetone nail polish remover A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is at the end of life. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates effective coping ✔✔I am relying on support form family during this time A nurse us talking with an older adult client who is contemplating retirement. The client states,"I keep thinking about how much I enjoy my job. I'm not sure I want to retire." Which of the following responses should the nurse make ✔✔let's talk about how the change in your job status will affect you a nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 750 mL IV to infuse over 7 hr. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr ✔✔107 mL/hr a nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection ✔✔place a client who has tuberculosis in a room with negativepressure airflow A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while performing medication reconciliation ✔✔compare the client's home medications with the provider's prescriptions A nurse is lifting a beds cabinet to move it closer to a client who is sitting in a chair. To prevent self-injury, which of the following actions should the nurse take when lifting this object ✔✔stand close to the cabinet when lifting it a nurse is talking with the partner of a client who has dementia. The client's partner expresses frustration about finding time to manage household responsibilities while caring for their partner. The nurse should identify that the partner is experiencing which of the following types of roleperformance-stress ✔✔role overload a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is exhibiting signs of hemorrhagic shock. The nurse notifies the surgeon, who tells the nurse to measure the client's vital signs every 15 min and report back in 1 hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next ✔✔notify the nursing manager A nurse is preparing a change-of-shift report. Which of the following tools or documents should the nurse use to communicate continuity of care ✔✔situation, background, assessment, and recommendation (SBAR) A nurse is planning to insert a peripheral IV catheter for an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take ✔✔place the client's arm in a dependent position a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and refuses to use and incentive spirometer following major abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority ✔✔determine the reasons why the client is refusing to use the incentive spirometer A nurse manager is preparing to review medication documentation with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse manager plan to include in the teaching ✔✔use the complete name of the medication magnesium sulfate a nurse is responding to a call light and finds a client lying on the bathroom floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first ✔✔check the client for injuries a nurse on a med surg unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause of diarrhea ✔✔the client's caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water every 24 hr A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. When the nurse prepares to change her dressing, she says, "Every time you change my bandage, it hurts so much." Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority action ✔✔administer pain medication 45 min before changing the client's dressing A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea sue to shigella. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement for this client ✔✔wear a gown when caring for the client A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment was successful ✔✔decrease in heart rate a nurse is preparing to administer an injection of an opioid medication to a client. The nurse draws out 1 mL of the medication from a 2 mL vial. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ✔✔ask another nurse to observe the medication wastage a nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect ✔✔abdominal cramping a nurse is preparing an education program for staff about advocacy. Which of the following information should the nurse include ✔✔advocacy ensures client's safety, health, and rights A nurse is caring for a client who has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The provider briefly discusses treatment options and leaves the client's room. When the nurse asks id the client would like to discuss any concerns, the client declines. Which of the following statements should the nurse make ✔✔I am available to talk is you should change your mind A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin self-administration. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn ✔✔I can concentrate best in the morning A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives. which os the following statements should the nurse make ✔✔they indicate the form of treatment a client is willing to accept in the event of a serious illness A nurse is assessing four adult clients. which of the following physical assessment techniques should a nurse use ✔✔ensure the bladder of the blood pressure cuff surrounds 80% of the client's arm A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 2 on a pain scale of 0 to 10. which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the preoperative teaching she received about pain management ✔✔it might help me to listen to music while I'm lying in bed [Show More]

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