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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I will clean around the stoma with a moisturizing soap.
- B. I will press on the skin barrier for 30 seconds to ensure that it adheres.
- C. I will cut an opening in the skin barrier that is 1â„2 inch larger than the stoma.
- D. I will apply a thin layer of talc powder around the stoma before placing the appliance.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressing the skin barrier for 30 seconds ensures adhesion, preventing leakage.
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A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
- A. Rapid chewing
- B. Garbled voice
- C. Sneezing
- D. Increased hunger
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A garbled or 'wet' voice indicates difficulty swallowing, a sign of dysphagia.
The findings in the client's medical record indicate ___ and ___.
- A. Hyperglycemia
- B. Dehydration
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Hyperglycemia: Symptoms of lethargy, thirst, and frequent urination with parenteral nutrition suggest elevated glucose levels. Dehydration: Thirst and frequent urination indicate fluid loss, a risk with parenteral nutrition if not balanced.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has crutches regarding the use of the three-point gait. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Bear weight on the unaffected leg.
- B. Stand with the crutch tips against the feet.
- C. Hold the arms straight when walking.
- D. Keep the crutches at the level of the axillae.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the three-point gait, weight is borne on the unaffected leg while moving crutches and the affected leg together.
A nurse is assigning a semiprivate room to a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following roommates is appropriate?
- A. A client who has rubella
- B. A client who has had varicella
- C. A client who is HIV-positive
- D. A client who has tuberculosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with prior varicella is immune to herpes zoster, caused by the same virus.
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.