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A client is scheduled to have a parathyroidectomy. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the client was observed eating quantities of food from which of the following food groups?
- A. Milk products.
- B. Green vegetables.
- C. Seafood.
- D. Poultry products.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: low-calcium diet is recommended preoperatively
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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of fentanyl for pain management. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
- A. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min
- B. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
- C. Heart rate of 80 bpm
- D. Oxygen saturation of 95%
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min indicates respiratory depression, a serious fentanyl side effect. Options B, C, and D are normal findings.
After receiving report, which of the following patients should the nurse see FIRST?
- A. A patient in sickle-cell crisis with an infiltrated IV.
- B. A patient with leukemia who has received one-half unit of packed cells.
- C. A patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy.
- D. A patient complaining of a leaky colostomy bag.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV fluids are critical to reduce clotting and pain.
A young client with a postoperative abdominal abscess had a drain inserted. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is BEST?
- A. Amount of the drainage.
- B. Character of the drainage.
- C. Consistency of the drainage.
- D. Amount of suction on the drainage system.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: with this complication, the character of the drainage, purulent or otherwise, is a major priority to note and report
An older man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of an acute attack of gout.
- A. Which nursing intervention is most beneficial for decreasing pain during ambulation in a client with gout?
- B. Perform passive range-of-motion exercises before walking.
- C. Encourage partial weight bearing while ambulating.
- D. Immobilize the extremity between activities.
- E. Restrict the amount of time and the distance the man walks.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Partial weight bearing reduces pressure and stress on the affected joint, alleviating gout-related pain during ambulation. Passive exercises may worsen pain, immobilization increases stiffness, and restricting walking does not address pain management during necessary movement.
A client comes to the clinic complaining of severe facial pain. In order to collect subjective data from the client, it is MOST important for the nurse to
- A. obtain the client's vital signs.
- B. interview the client.
- C. inspect the face for grimacing.
- D. administer pain medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: subjective data is collected in the health history or interview