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An elderly client refuses to take her daily medication for hypertension. Which action should the nurse take at this time?
- A. Administer the medication by injection
- B. Obtain help administering the medication
- C. Skip the dose of medication and attempt to give it later
- D. Explore the reason for the client’s refusal to take the medication
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the reason for the client’s refusal respects autonomy and may reveal misunderstandings, fears, or side effects that can be addressed. Administering by injection or with help violates autonomy, and skipping the dose delays treatment without addressing the issue.
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After performing a sterile vaginal exam on a client who has just been admitted to the unit in active labor and placed on an electronic fetal monitor, the RN assesses that the fetal head is at 21 station. She documents this on the monitor strip. Fetal head at 21 station means that the fetal head is located where in the pelvis?
- A. One centimeter below the ischial spines
- B. One centimeter above the ischial spines
- C. Has not entered the pelvic inlet yet
- D. Located in the pelvic outlet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Station refers to the relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spines. A station of -1 indicates the fetal head is 1 cm above the ischial spines.
An obstetrical client is admitted in active labor. During examination,the nurse notes a papular lesion on the perineum. Which initial action is most appropriate?
- A. Document the finding
- B. Report the finding to the physician
- C. Prepare the client for a C-section
- D. Continue primary care as prescribed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A papular lesion on the perineum during labor could indicate an infectious condition (e.g. herpes simplex virus) which poses risks to the newborn. Reporting to the physician is the most appropriate initial action to determine management such as the need for a C-section.
After several days, an IDDM client's serum glucose stabilizes, and the registered nurse continues client teaching in preparation for his discharge. The nurse helps him plan an American Diabetes Association diet and explains how foods can be substituted on the exchange list. He can substitute 1 oz of poultry for:
- A. One frankfurter
- B. One ounce of ham
- C. Two slices of bacon
- D. One-fourth cup dry cottage cheese
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetic meat-exchange lists are categorized into lean-meat foods, medium-fat meats, and high-fat meats. Cottage cheese (dry, 2% butterfat), one-fourth cup, can substitute for one lean-meat exchange.
A male client has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for approximately 30 years. He frequently indulges in high-sugar foods and forgets to take his insulin. He has not experienced acute diabetic emergencies over the years but is now beginning to demonstrate symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This distresses him because dancing is one of his favorite pastimes. He decides to question his wife's home health nurse about diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The nurse points out his noncompliance to his diabetic diet and insulin regimen. The client answers the nurse, 'It has been my experience that the diabetic diet is very difficult to follow. As far as the insulin, isn't a fellow allowed to forget now and then?' The client's actions and response best demonstrate:
- A. Depression
- B. Anger
- C. Denial
- D. Bargaining
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Depression may be an underlying feature, but it is not evident from limited data presented here. Anger is not exhibited in his response. Denial is evident in the client's actions; through the years, he has had a casual approach to his illness. He only becomes concerned when bodily changes affect his present lifestyle, when in fact he should have been concerned all along. His verbal response also reflects denial. There is no evidence of bargaining in the client's actions or verbal response.
A male client has been hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Medical management of heart failure focuses on improving myocardial contractility. This can be achieved by administering:
- A. Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg po every day
- B. Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg po every morning
- C. O2 2 L/min via nasal cannula
- D. Nitroglycerin (Nitrol) 1 inch topically every 4 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin enhances myocardial contractility, improving cardiac output in heart failure.