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A nurse is assessing a client who hasreceived an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycar... dia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension 2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.” B. “You willregret it if you do not take this medication.” C. “This medication will help you respond to the voices. D. “This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.” 3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and isto have electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications? A. Hyperthyroidism B. Renal calculi C. Diabetes mellitus D. Cardiac dysrhythmias 4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who hasrheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. WBC count 8,000/mm B. Platelets 150,000/mm C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr 5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findingsshould the nurse identify as an indication that suctioning has been effective? A. Presence of a productive cough B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure C. Thinning of mucoussecretions D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff 6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The client continuesto display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse take? A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them. B. Expresssympathy forthe client’ssituation. C. Confrontthe client about his behavior. D. Speak assertively to the client. 7. A nurse is caring for a client who isimmediately postoperative following an adrenalectomy to treat Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours B. Observe for any indications of infection C. Document amount and color ofthe incisional drainage. D. Monitor the client’s fluid and electrolyte status. 8. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states, “I don’t want to have this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. “We canmanage your care following the procedure without complications.” B. “You have the right to refuse the procedure.” C. “Your doctorthinksthe surgery is necessary.” D. “Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.” 9. A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s condition? A. Impulsive behaviors B. Decreased clinging behavior C. Liability of mood D. Dependent behavior 10. A nurse isteaching a group ofschool-age children about healthy snack options. Which of the following snacks should the nurse include? A. Air-popped popcorn B. Milkshake made with whole milk. C. Baked potato chips D. Cheesecake 11. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin? A. Naproxen sodium B. Ibuprofen C. Acetaminophen D. Aspirin 12. A nurse is caring for a client who hasfibromyalgia and requests pain medication. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? A. Colchicine B. Lorazepam C. Pregabalin D. Codeine 13. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is receiving furosemide and digoxin. Which of the following laboratory valuesindicatesthat the client is at risk for developing digoxin toxicity? A. Glucose 150 mg/dL B. Magnesium 1.3 mEq/L C. Potassium 3.1 mEq/L D. Sodium 134 mEq/L 14. A nurse is caring for a client who had an embolic stroke and has a prescription for alteplase. Which of the following in the client’s history should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving alteplase? A. Hip arthroplasty 1 week ago correct B. Obstructive lungs disease C. Retinal detachment D. Acute kidney failure 6 months ago 15. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD). Which ofthe following clientstatements demonstrates understanding of the teaching? A. “I willsoak in the tub rather than showering.” B. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD.” C. “I will wear loose clothing over my ICD.” D. “I will avoid using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD. [Show More]

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