A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for home oxygen. Which information should the nurse teach?
- A. Use a humidifier with the oxygen
- B. Wear cotton socks when the oxygen is in use
- C. Avoid all types of smoking materials
- D. Use a nasal cannula during meals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing cotton socks helps prevent static electricity, which poses a fire risk when using oxygen.
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A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has been experiencing a fever for the last 3 days. What lab result indicates the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
- A. Decreased hematocrit
- B. Increased BUN
- C. Increased hematocrit
- D. Decreased urine specific gravity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased hematocrit level indicates dehydration or fluid volume deficit.
A nurse is monitoring a client who has been receiving intermittent enteral feedings. What should the nurse identify as an intolerance to the feeding?
- A. Increased appetite
- B. Nausea
- C. Weight gain
- D. Regular bowel movements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is a sign of intolerance to enteral feedings, which may also include vomiting and dumping syndrome.
A nurse is preparing a client for transfer to another unit. Which finding does the nurse include in the transfer report?
- A. Response to pain medication
- B. Review of ongoing discharge plan
- C. Recent physical changes
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All findings are important for ensuring continuity of care in the transfer report.
A nurse finds a client on the floor of their room experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
- A. Place the client on their side with their head forward
- B. Call for help
- C. Protect the client's head
- D. Restrain the client
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client on their side with their head forward helps maintain an open airway and prevents aspiration.
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A. Inhale the medication deeply for 3-5 seconds
- B. Exhale forcefully before inhaling
- C. Shake the MDI vigorously before use
- D. Hold the mouthpiece 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) in front of the mouth
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inhaling the medication deeply for 3-5 seconds and holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhalation ensures effective medication delivery to the lungs.