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A client was struck on the head by a baseball bat during a robbery attempt. The nurse gives shift report to the oncoming nurse and conveys that the client's current Glasgow Coma Scale score is a '10.' Which other information is most important for the reporting nurse to include?
- A. Client's blood pressure was 120/80 mm Hg and pulse was 82/min recently
- B. Client's Glasgow Coma Scale score was '11' one hour ago
- C. Client believes that the current surroundings are a racetrack
- D. Client is allergic to penicillin and vancomycin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A decrease in Glasgow Coma Scale score from 11 to 10 in one hour indicates worsening neurological status, possibly due to increasing intracranial pressure, requiring urgent reporting.
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The nurse has reinforced teaching for a client with newly diagnosed von Willebrand disease. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
- A. I can use a humidifier to help prevent nosebleeds.
- B. I need to wear gloves while doing yard work.
- C. I should use a soft-bristled toothbrush and floss carefully.
- D. I will notify my health care provider if I soak a menstrual pad in an hour.
- E. I will take NAPROXEN to decrease pain and inflammation if I am injured.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Using a humidifier (A) prevents mucosal drying and nosebleeds. A soft-bristled toothbrush and careful flossing (C) minimize gum bleeding. Reporting heavy menstrual bleeding (D) is critical to manage bleeding risks in von Willebrand disease.
Which instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing discharge teaching to a client with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection? Select all that apply.
- A. Avoid foods that may cause epigastric distress such as spicy or acidic foods.
- B. It is best if you refrain from consuming alcohol products.
- C. Report black tarry stools to your health care provider immediately
- D. Take your amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole for the next 14 days.
- E. You may take over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin if you have mild epigastric pain.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding irritants (A), abstaining from alcohol (B), reporting melena (C), and completing the antibiotic regimen (D) are critical for managing H. pylori-related peptic ulcer disease.
The mother of 6-month-old twins is in the doctor's office because one of the infants has an ear infection. The mother says to the nurse, 'I just don't know if I can handle another problem. It is all so overwhelming.' How should the nurse respond initially?
- A. You're their mother. I'm sure you know what's best for them.'
- B. Have you called social services to see if you qualify for assistance?'
- C. My sister had twins and she survived. You will too.'
- D. It must be tough to have two little ones. What seems to be the biggest problem?'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the mother's stress and exploring her challenges builds rapport and identifies support needs. Other responses dismiss or redirect her concerns.
What should be included in the care plan of a client who has myxedema?
- A. Encourage frequent rest periods
- B. Have the client do deep breathing and coughing exercises frequently
- C. Provide a cool environment
- D. Offer frequent high-calorie snacks
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) causes fatigue; frequent rest periods conserve energy. Deep breathing, cool environments, or high-calorie snacks are not prioritized.
The nurse is feeding a 3-month-old client with tetralogy of Fallot. During the feeding, the client becomes cyanotic and has difficulty breathing. Which action should the nurse take first?
- A. Administer oxygen via face mask to the client
- B. Administer subcutaneous morphine to the client
- C. Obtain the client's pulse oximetry reading
- D. Place the client in the knee-chest position
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The knee-chest position increases systemic vascular resistance and reduces right-to-left shunting in tetralogy of Fallot, immediately improving oxygenation during a tet spell.