The client with an ileal conduit will be using a reusable appliance at home. The nurse should teach the client to clean the appliance routinely with the client to clean the appliance routinely.
- A. Baking soda.
- B. Soap.
- C. Hydrogen peroxide.
- D. Alcohol.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soap is safe and effective for cleaning reusable ileal conduit appliances, removing residue without damaging the appliance or irritating the skin.
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A client with Graves' disease is treated with radioactive iodine (RAI) in the form of sodium iodide 131I. Which of the following statements by the nurse will explain to the client how the drug works?
- A. The radioactive iodine stabilizes the thyroid hormone levels before a thyroidectomy.'
- B. The radioactive iodine reduces uptake of thyroxine and thereby improves your condition.'
- C. The radioactive iodine slows your body's production of thyroid hormones.'
- D. The radioactive iodine destroys thyroid tissue and thyroid hormones are no longer produced.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radioactive iodine (RAI) works by destroying thyroid tissue, which reduces or eliminates the production of thyroid hormones, treating hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease.
A client with renal calculi has a history of dehydration. The nurse should:
- A. Encourage 3 L of fluid daily.
- B. Limit fluid to 1 L daily.
- C. Administer IV fluids only.
- D. Restrict activity.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fluid intake (3 L) prevents stone formation by diluting urine.
The nurse is checking the laboratory results on a 52-year-old client with type 1 diabetes (see chart). What laboratory result indicates a problem that should be managed?
- A. Blood glucose.
- B. Total cholesterol.
- C. Hemoglobin.
- D. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated blood glucose in type 1 diabetes indicates poor glycemic control, requiring immediate management to prevent complications like ketoacidosis.
The nurse is reviewing acetaminophen (APAP) toxicity with students. The nurse should remind students that the maximum acetaminophen dosage for an adult is
- A. 2,000 mg per day
- B. 4,000 mg per day
- C. 5,000 mg per day
- D. 6,000 mg per day
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The maximum recommended adult dose of acetaminophen is 4,000 mg per day to avoid liver toxicity.
A client is receiving vincristine (Oncovin). Client teaching by the nurse should include instructions on:
- A. Use of loperamide (Imodium).
- B. Fluid restriction.
- C. Low fiber, bland diet.
- D. Bowel regimen.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vincristine commonly causes constipation due to neurotoxicity. A bowel regimen (e.g., stool softeners, laxatives) is essential to prevent and manage this side effect.
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