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The client diagnosed with an anaphylactic reaction is admitted to the emergency department. Which assessment data indicate the client is not responding to the treatment?
- A. The client has a urinary output of 120 mL in two (2) hours.
- B. The client has an AP of 110 and a BP of 90/60.
- C. The client has clear breath sounds and an RR of 26.
- D. The client has hyperactive bowel sounds.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension (BP 90/60) and tachycardia (AP 110) indicate ongoing anaphylaxis despite treatment. Normal urine output, clear lungs, and bowel sounds suggest improvement.
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Which assessment data should make the nurse suspect the client has chronic allergies?
- A. Jaundiced sclera and jaundiced palms of hands.
- B. Pale, boggy, edematous nasal mucosa.
- C. Lacy white plaques on the oral mucosa.
- D. Purple or blue patches on the face.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pale, boggy, edematous nasal mucosa indicates chronic allergic rhinitis. Jaundice, oral plaques, and facial patches suggest other conditions.
Which statement by the client supports the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
- A. I just returned from a short trip to Japan.
- B. I had a really bad cold just a few weeks ago.
- C. I think one of the people I work with had this.
- D. I have been taking some herbs for more than a year.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent viral infection (e.g., cold) is a common trigger for Guillain-Barré syndrome. Travel, coworker illness, and herbs are less relevant.
The concept of impaired immunity has been identified by the nurse as it applies to the client diagnosed with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Which interventions should the nurse implement?
- A. Keep fresh flowers and raw vegetables out of the client's room.
- B. Have the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) assist with ADLs.
- C. Encourage the client to perform active range of motion.
- D. Teach the client about the cardiovascular medications.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding flowers and raw vegetables reduces infection risk in AIDS. UAP assistance, ROM, and cardiovascular teaching are unrelated to immunity.
The client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Which comment by the client warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
- A. I always take the aspirin with food.
- B. If I have dark stools, I will call my HCP.
- C. Aspirin will not cure my arthritis.
- D. I am having some ringing in my ears.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) indicates aspirin toxicity, requiring immediate intervention. Taking with food, reporting dark stools, and understanding no cure are correct.
The client diagnosed with Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) is admitted to the intensive care department. Which assessment data are most important for the nurse to collect/monitor?
- A. Lung sounds, heart sounds, and blood pressure.
- B. The client's psychological response to the illness.
- C. The client's family's expectations of the hospitalization.
- D. Amount of emesis, bile secretions, and mouth ulcers.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lung sounds, heart sounds, and BP monitor respiratory, cardiac, and hemodynamic status, critical in MODS. Psychological, family, and GI data are secondary.