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The nurse assesses an older adult client’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). When observing the client ambulate, the nurse notes that the client’s posture is upright, and the gait is smooth and steady. Which action should the nurse take next?
- A. Determine the client’s activity tolerance.
- B. Teach the client to shorten the stride to prevent falls.
- C. Initiate a fall risk protocol for the client.
- D. Record the client’s ability to perform ADLs safely.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documentation reflects functional status.
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- A. Remove dentures or other oral appliance.
- B. Elevate the head of the bed to a 45-degree angle.
- C. Apply the client’s positive airway pressure device.
- D. Put and lock the side rails in place.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
The nurse plans to use the Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) format of communication during which interaction?
- A. Offering therapeutic support to a grieving family.
- B. Obtaining clarification from a client’s healthcare power-of-attorney.
- C. Reporting a change in a client’s condition to the healthcare provider.
- D. Completing discharge teaching to a client and family members.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SBAR is for clinical communication.
The palliative care nurse receives a consult for a terminally ill client in the intensive care unit. The client is weak, mouth breathing, and refusing anything to eat or drink. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- A. Record the client’s daily weight.
- B. Maintain in high Fowler’s position.
- C. Keep mucous membranes moist.
- D. Report any change in urine color.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist membranes enhance comfort.
The nurse is interviewing a client with lower abdominal pain and dysuria, and needs to ask the client about sexual activity. Which approach is best for the nurse to use?
- A. Begin with queries that are less sensitive in nature.
- B. Ask queries in a vague, non-specific format.
- C. Get the most difficult queries over with first.
- D. Share personal values to put the client at ease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Less sensitive queries build rapport.
A child has experienced several episodes of vomiting. After the nurse reviews the need to provide only clear liquids, the parent of the child reports making clear liquid popsicles out of flavored gelatin for the child. Which information should the nurse obtain about the popsicles?
- A. How many popsicles are available.
- B. The color and flavor of gelatin used.
- C. If the popsicles are completely frozen.
- D. Whether they contain pulp or fruit.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulp or fruit ensures clear liquid compliance.