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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
- A. Elevated creatinine.
- B. Decreased urine specific gravity.
- C. Hypokalemia.
- D. Decreased BUN.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine is a common finding in chronic kidney disease due to decreased renal function and impaired clearance of creatinine from the blood.
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. Osteoarthritis is caused by inflammation that affects both joints and other body tissues.
- B. Osteoarthritis happens in several phases when deposits of crystals develop in joints and soft tissues.
- C. Osteoarthritis occurs due to the aging process and results in disintegration of cartilage in a joint.
- D. Osteoarthritis is due to loss of calcium in the bones, which can lead to increased risk for bone fractures.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease due to aging and cartilage disintegration, as correctly understood.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client:
- A. Sweating.
- B. Tachycardia.
- C. Polydipsia.
- D. Polyuria.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria is a symptom of hyperglycemia, and effective diabetes management aims to reduce such symptoms.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) about prevention measures. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
- A. I should avoid taking bubble baths.
- B. I will need to empty my bladder after having sexual intercourse.
- C. I will need to wipe my perineal area from back to front after urination.
- D. I need to drink at least 8 full glasses of liquid each day.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wiping from back to front can transfer bacteria to the urethra, increasing UTI risk, indicating a need for further teaching on proper hygiene.
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: 4 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
- A. Polyuria.
- B. Sweating.
- C. Blurry vision.
- D. Tachycardia.
- E. Polydipsia.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Sweating, blurry vision, and tachycardia are manifestations of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release and glucose deficiency affecting bodily functions.