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The nurse is assessing a client with suspected glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
- A. Clear, pale urine.
- B. Hematuria and proteinuria.
- C. Polyuria and dilute urine.
- D. Absence of edema.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hematuria and proteinuria are hallmark signs of glomerulonephritis due to glomerular damage
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Which of the following statements describes Piaget's stage of concrete operations?
- A. Reflex activity proceeds to imitative behavior.
- B. The ability to see another's point of view increases.
- C. Thought processes become more logical and coherent.
- D. The ability to think abstractly leads to logical conclusion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Piaget's concrete operations stage (ages 7-11) is characterized by logical and coherent thought processes, enabling problem-solving with concrete objects.
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
- A. He can return to work when he has three negative sputum cultures.
- B. He can return to work as soon as he feels well enough.
- C. He can return to work after a week of being on the medication.
- D. He should think about applying for disability because he will no longer be able to work.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three negative sputum cultures indicate the client is no longer contagious, allowing safe return to work after tuberculosis treatment.
The charge nurse notices another nurse on the floor reading the chart of a client who is not under her care. When confronted, the nurse says, 'This client is my neighbor, and I'm just concerned about him.' Which is the correct response by the charge nurse?
- A. As long as you don't share any information, it's okay.'
- B. Why don't you just let his nurse update you on his status?'
- C. You should not be reading the client's chart if you are not involved in his care.'
- D. Go with the doctor when he rounds on this client so you will be able to answer the family's questions.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accessing a chart without a care-related purpose violates HIPAA and patient privacy, regardless of personal relationships.
A burn client begins treatments with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) applied to the wounds. The nurse should carefully monitor for which adverse affect associated with this drug?
- A. Hypokalemia
- B. Leukopenia
- C. Hyponatremia
- D. Thrombocytopenia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine can cause leukopenia as an adverse effect, requiring monitoring of white blood cell counts to detect potential bone marrow suppression.
A student nurse is assigned to change a patient's dressing. The soiled bandage is saturated with bright red blood. How should the student nurse dispose of the bandage?
- A. in the hallway sharps container
- B. in a labeled or color-coded biohazard bag
- C. in the trash, but it must be double bagged
- D. in the trash can in the patient's room
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood-saturated bandages are biohazardous and must be disposed of in a labeled biohazard bag to prevent infection transmission.