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A 45-year-old client with breast cancer which has metastasized is receiving hospice care. The client is at home and the family is concerned about their loved one. The nurse assesses the client. Which of the following signs indicate that the client is near death?
- A. Decreased muscle tone, relaxed jaw muscles, sagging mouth.
- B. Urine output is clear yellow.
- C. Altered breathing (apnea, labored or irregular breathing, Cheyne-Stokes pattern).
- D. Congestion/increased pulmonary secretions; noisy respirations (death rattle).
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Muscle tone, breathing, and secretions indicate nearing death.
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Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving a postoperative client with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone?
- A. Remove dentures or other oral appliance.
- B. Elevate the head of the bed to a 45-degree angle.
- C. Apply the client’s positive airway pressure device.
- D. Put and lock the side rails in place.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
What times should the nurse measure vital signs? Select all that apply.
- A. 800
- B. 1000
- C. 1200
- D. 1400
- E. 1600
Correct Answer: A,C,E,G
Rationale: Every 4 hours is standard.
The nurse attaches a pulse oximeter to a client’s finger and obtains an oxygen saturation reading of 91%. Which assessment finding most likely contributes to this reading?
- A. 2+ edema of fingers and hands.
- B. Capillary refill time is 2 seconds.
- C. Blood pressure is 142/88 mm Hg.
- D. Radial pulse volume is 3+.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema distorts oximeter readings.
A nurse is administering insulin glargine to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent medication errors?
- A. Double check all dosage calculations.
- B. nusually large or small doses.
- C. Compare the medication label to the order.
- D. Use at least 2 client identifiers before administering a dose.
- E. Involve and educate clients in medication administration.
- F. Document all medication in the electronic record as soon as it is given.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E.F
Rationale: Verification and documentation ensure safety.
The nurse is teaching the client to self-administer a dose of low molecular weight heparin SUBQ. Which instruction should the nurse include?
- A. Expel the air in the prefilled syringe prior to injection.
- B. Rotate injections between the abdomen and gluteal areas.
- C. Massage the injection site to increase absorption.
- D. Inject in the abdominal area at least 2 inches from the umbilicus.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal site ensures absorption.