The nurse has reinforced teaching for a client with newly diagnosed von Willebrand disease. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
- A. I can use a humidifier to help prevent nosebleeds.
- B. I need to wear gloves while doing yard work.
- C. I should use a soft-bristled toothbrush and floss carefully.
- D. I will notify my health care provider if I soak a menstrual pad in an hour.
- E. I will take NAPROXEN to decrease pain and inflammation if I am injured.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Using a humidifier (A) prevents mucosal drying and nosebleeds. A soft-bristled toothbrush and careful flossing (C) minimize gum bleeding. Reporting heavy menstrual bleeding (D) is critical to manage bleeding risks in von Willebrand disease.
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The nurse is teaching parents about the treatment plan for a 2 weeks-old infant with Tetralogy of Fallot. While awaiting future surgery, the nurse instructs the parents to immediately report
- A. Loss of consciousness
- B. Feeding problems
- C. Poor weight gain
- D. Fatigue with crying
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of consciousness. This indicates anoxia, which may lead to death, requiring immediate reporting.
A nurse is preparing to administer 2 continuous IV medications concurrently via a 20-gauge IV. What is the nurse's priority action?
- A. Assess the condition of the IV site
- B. Check 2 client identifiers before administering medications
- C. Consult a medication guide for compatibility
- D. Wash hands prior to administering medications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring medication compatibility prevents chemical interactions or precipitation in the IV line, which could harm the client or obstruct the catheter.
Which of these tests would the nurse expect to monitor for the evaluation of clients aged 18 and older with poor glycemic control?
- A. A glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) should be performed during an initial assessment and during follow-up assessment, which should occur in longer than 3-month intervals
- B. A glycosylated hemoglobin is to be obtained at least two years
- C. A fasting glucose and a glycosylated hemoglobin is to be obtained at 3 months intervals after the initial assessment
- D. A glucose tolerance test, a fasting glucose and a glycosylated hemoglobin should be obtained at 6-month intervals after the initial assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends obtaining a glycosylated hemoglobin during an initial assessment and then routinely as part of continuing care for clients with poor glycemic control.
The nurse has assigned a nursing assistant to give the client a bath. Which observation reported by the nursing assistant requires immediate attention by the nurse?
- A. A red area on the back that disappears after it is massaged
- B. A red area on the hip that does not go away after the area is massaged
- C. The client's insistence on doing most of the bath
- D. The indwelling urethral catheter is draining clear, amber urine.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A non-blanching red area on the hip suggests a pressure injury, requiring immediate nursing intervention to prevent progression.
A nurse is reinforcing appropriate interventions with the parent of an infant who had a febrile seizure. Which instruction is appropriate to review?
- A. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours to control fever.
- B. Give the infant frequent tepid sponge baths to control the fever.
- C. If the infant develops another seizure, wait 15 minutes to see if it subsides.
- D. Place ice bags under the arms and around the neck to control fever.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours helps control fever, reducing the risk of recurrent febrile seizures in infants.
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