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An adult is admitted with suspected urolithiasis. Which nursing diagnosis is of highest priority when planning nursing care for this client immediately after admission?
- A. Acute pain
- B. Diarrhea
- C. Risk of ineffective health maintenance
- D. Risk of infection
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney stones cause severe pain, making acute pain the priority diagnosis for immediate relief and comfort. Other diagnoses are secondary.
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A client has a repair of a hiatal hernia using a thoracic approach. During the immediate post-op period, the nurse should carefully assess the client for:
- A. A change in appetite
- B. Respiratory change
- C. Anxiety
- D. Activity intolerance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A thoracic approach affects the chest, so respiratory changes (e.g., distress, decreased oxygen saturation) are critical to assess post-op. Appetite, anxiety, and activity intolerance are less immediate concerns.
The nurse is supervising care given to clients on a medical/surgical unit.
The nurse should intervene if which of the following is observed?
- A. A nurse and client wear masks during a dressing change for the central catheter used for total parenteral nutrition.
- B. A nurse injects insulin through a single-lumen percutaneous central catheter for client receiving total parenteral nutrition.
- C. A nurse applies lip balm to his/her lips immediately after performing a blood draw to obtain a specimen.
- D. A nurse wears a disposable particulate respirator when administering rifampin to a client with tuberculosis.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'Nurse should intervene' indicates that you are looking for an incorrect action. (1) appropriate procedure, prevents airborne contamination (2) insulin is the only medication that can be given, compatible with TPN (3) correct-applying lip balm or handling contact lenses is prohibited in work areas where exposure to bloodborne pathogens may occur (4) use airborne precautions for TB, private room with negative air pressure, minimum of six exchanges per hour
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) 25 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
- A. Potassium 5.8 mEq/L.
- B. Sodium 138 mEq/L.
- C. Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL.
- D. Calcium 9.0 mg/dL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (5.8 mEq/L) is a serious spironolactone side effect, risking arrhythmias. Options B, C, and D are normal.
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of Haldol 15 mg po hs. For which side effect/s must the client seek medical attention?
- A. SOB and fatigue
- B. restlessness and muscle spasms
- C. dry mouth
- D. diarrhea
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle spasms and restlessness are side effects of Haldol.
A client is scheduled to have a blood test for cholesterol and triglycerides the next day. The nurse would tell the client
- A. Be sure and eat a fat-free diet until the test.'
- B. Do not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours before the blood test.'
- C. Have the blood drawn within 2 hours of eating breakfast.'
- D. Stay at the laboratory so 2 blood samples can be drawn an hour apart.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Do not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours before the blood test.' Blood lipid levels should be measured on a fasting sample.