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The nurse discusses symptoms of the onset of labor with a 26-year-old primipara. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. I will note an increase in fetal movement.
- B. I may feel a gush of fluid run down my legs.
- C. I may see some blood in my vaginal discharge.
- D. I may experience a low backache.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal movement decreases at labor onset due to limited space; expecting an increase indicates misunderstanding. Options B, C, and D are correct labor signs.
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The doctor has ordered the removal of a Davol drain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client prior to removing the drain?
- A. The client should be told to breathe normally.
- B. The client should be told to take two or three deep breaths as the drain is being removed.
- C. The client should be told to hold his breath as the drain is being removed.
- D. The client should breathe slowly as the drain is being removed.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during Davol drain removal prevents air entry into the wound. Normal breathing , deep breaths , or slow breathing may increase complications.
An adult client who has a fractured tibia is ordered to take one baby aspirin a day. He says to the nurse, 'I don't think the aspirin is doing any good. I still have pain.' What should the nurse include when replying to this client?
- A. The aspirin is given to prevent clots from forming.'
- B. The aspirin is given to keep your temperature normal.'
- C. The aspirin is given to control your pain and should be helping.'
- D. The aspirin is given to decrease inflammation at the fracture site.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-dose aspirin is used to prevent thrombus formation in immobilized clients with fractures. It's not primarily for fever, pain, or inflammation in this context.
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease.
- A. Which dietary instruction is most appropriate for a client with peptic ulcer disease?
- B. Avoid spicy foods and caffeine.
- C. Eat large meals three times daily.
- D. Consume high-fat foods to coat the stomach.
- E. Drink alcohol in moderation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding spicy foods and caffeine reduces gastric irritation in peptic ulcer disease. Small, frequent meals are preferred, high-fat foods delay healing, and alcohol exacerbates ulcers.
A 15-month-old child has just been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. The mother is pregnant and asks if the child she is carrying will also have sickle cell anemia. She says that neither she nor her husband has sickle cell anemia. The nurse's reply should be based on which understanding?
- A. There is a 50% chance that each child they have will have sickle cell anemia.
- B. The chance of having another child with sickle cell anemia is 1 in 4.
- C. Parents do not usually have two children in a row with sickle cell anemia.
- D. If the child is a boy, there is a 50% chance that he will have sickle cell anemia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia is autosomal recessive; if both parents are carriers (trait), there's a 25% (1 in 4) chance per child of inheriting the disease, independent of gender or prior children.
The nurse is teaching a client with asthma about the use of a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Inhale quickly while pressing the canister.
- B. Hold the breath for 2 seconds after inhaling.
- C. Shake the inhaler well before use.
- D. Use the inhaler every 2 hours routinely.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler ensures proper medication dispersion. Options A, B, and D are incorrect techniques or schedules.