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A nurse collaborates with a respiratory therapist to complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs) for a client. Which statements should the nurse include in communications with the respiratory therapist prior to the tests? (SATA)
- A. I held the client's morning bronchodilator medication.
- B. The client is ready to go down to radiology for this examination.
- C. Physical therapy states the client can run on a treadmill.
- D. I advised the client not to smoke for 6 hours prior to the test.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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What would be most helpful for the nurse to discuss with Mr. Singer before his total laryngectomy?
- A. The importance of fluid intake
- B. The problem of constipation
- C. The possible radiation therapy
- D. The method of communication
Correct Answer: D
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- A. A copy of the written operative report
- B. A verbal report from the circulating nurse
- C. A verbal report from the anesthesia care provider (ACP)
- D. An explanation of the surgical procedure from the surgeon
Correct Answer: C
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What is the correct sequence of examination techniques that should be used when assessing the patient’s abdomen?
- A. Inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion
- B. Palpation, percussion, auscultation, inspection
- C. Auscultation, inspection, percussion, palpation
- D. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client diagnosed with a new onset of diabetes requires instruction on how to use a glucometer and self-administer insulin. What information will you need to gather in the learner assessment?
- A. Current knowledge level,preferred learning style and readiness to learn.
- B. Only current knowledge level.
- C. Only preferred learning style.
- D. Only readiness to learn.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The charge nurse on the eating disorder unit instructs a new staff member to weigh each client in his or her hospital gown only. What is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
- A. To reduce the risk of the client feeling cold due to decreased fat and subcutaneous tissue.
- B. To cover the bony prominence and areas where there is skin breakdown.
- C. So the client knows what type of clothing to wear when weighed.
- D. To reduce the tendency of the client to hide objects under his or her clothing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.