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A nursing instructor asks a student to identify risk factors for and methods of preventing prostate cancer. Which statement by the student indicates the need for further teaching?
- A. Smoking increases the risk for this type of cancer.'
- B. A high-fat diet will assist in preventing this type of cancer.'
- C. A history of a sexually transmitted infection is a risk for this disease.'
- D. Men more than 50 years old should be monitored with a yearly digital rectal exam.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking, history of a sexually transmitted infection, and yearly digital examinations are accurate statements regarding the risks and prevention measures related to this type of cancer. Prostate cancer is a slow-growing malignancy of the prostate gland. A high intake of dietary fat is a risk factor for prostate cancer.
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A client has received a prescription for lisinopril. The nurse teaches the client that which frequent side effect may occur?
- A. Cough
- B. Polyuria
- C. Hypothermia
- D. Hypertension
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cough is a frequent side effect of therapy with any of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Fever is an occasional side effect. Proteinuria is another common side effect, but polyuria is not. Hypertension is the reason to administer the medication rather than a side effect.
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about items that contain sodium and reviews a written list of items sent from the cardiac rehabilitation department. The nurse tells the client that which item is lowest in sodium content?
- A. Antacids
- B. Laxatives
- C. Toothpaste
- D. Demineralized water
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Water that is bottled, distilled, deionized, or demineralized may be used for drinking and cooking. Clients are advised to read labels for sodium content. Sodium intake can be increased with the use of several types of products, including toothpaste and mouthwashes; over-the-counter medications such as analgesics, antacids, cough remedies, laxatives, and sedatives; and softened water, as well as some mineral waters.
The nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with pneumonia for discharge. Which statement by the client should alert the nurse to the fact that the client needs further teaching before being discharged?
- A. I will take all of my antibiotics, even if I do feel 100% better.
- B. You can toss out that incentive spirometer as soon as I leave for home.
- C. I realize that it may be weeks before my usual sense of well-being returns.
- D. It is a good idea for me to take a nap every afternoon for the next couple of weeks.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing exercises and the use of incentive spirometry should be practiced for 6 to 8 weeks after the client diagnosed with pneumonia is discharged from the hospital to keep the alveoli expanded and promote the removal of lung secretions. If the entire regimen of antibiotics is not taken, the client may suffer a relapse. The period of convalescence with pneumonia is often lengthy, and it may be weeks before the client feels a sense of well-being. Adequate rest is needed to maintain progress toward recovery.
The nurse is teaching a client who had been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about blood glucose monitoring. The nurse should teach the client to report glucose levels that consistently exceed which level?
- A. 150 mg/dL (8.57 mmol/L)
- B. 200 mg/dL (11.42 mmol/L)
- C. 250 mg/dL (14.28 mmol/L)
- D. 350 mg/dL (20.0 mmol/L)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The normal blood glucose level ranges from 70 to 110 mg/dL (4 to 6 mmol/L), or as designated and preferred by the primary health care provider. The client with diabetes mellitus should be taught to report blood glucose levels that exceed 250 mg/dL (14.28 mmol/L), unless otherwise instructed by the primary health care provider. Options 1 and 2 are high levels but do not require primary health care provider notification. Option 4 is a high value; the client should report an elevated level before it reaches this point.
A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease is about to begin hemodialysis therapy. The client asks the nurse about the frequency and scheduling of hemodialysis treatments. What information should the nurse supply to the client regarding the typical hemodialysis schedule?
- A. It is 2 hours of treatment 6 days per week.
- B. It is 5 hours of treatment 2 days per week.
- C. It is 2 to 3 hours of treatment 5 days per week.
- D. It is 3 to 4 hours of treatment 3 days per week.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The typical hemodialysis schedule is 3 to 4 hours, 3 days per week, adjusted based on client size, dialyzer type, blood flow rate, and preferences. Other options do not reflect standard practice.