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The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient who is two days post-operative from a hemorrhoidectomy. The nurse would be correct in instructing the patient to:
- A. Avoid a high-fiber diet
- B. Continue to apply ice packs
- C. Take a laxative daily to prevent constipation
- D. Use a sitz bath after each bowel movement
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitz baths after bowel movements promote healing and relieve pain post-hemorrhoidectomy by keeping the area clean and reducing inflammation. High-fiber diets are encouraged, ice packs are typically used earlier, and laxatives may be prescribed but are not the priority.
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The nurse is caring for a 6-week-old girl with meningitis. To help her develop a sense of trust, the nurse should:
- A. Give her a small soft blanket to hold
- B. Give her good perineal care after each diaper change
- C. Leave the door open to her room
- D. Pick her up when she cries
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A soft blanket may be comforting, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. Good perineal care is important, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. An infant with meningitis needs frequent attention, but leaving the door open does not foster trust. Consistently picking her up when she cries will help the child feel trust in her caregivers.
A client who had major abdominal surgery is having delayed healing of the wound. Which laboratory test result would most closely correlate with this problem?
- A. Decreased albumin
- B. Decreased creatinine
- C. Increased calcium
- D. Increased sodium
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased albumin indicates protein deficiency, impairing tissue repair and delaying wound healing. Decreased creatinine (B) reflects renal function, increased calcium (C) affects bones, and increased sodium (D) affects fluid balance, not healing directly.
Which of the following signs might indicate a complication during the labor process with vertex presentation?
- A. Fetal tachycardia to 170 bpm during a contraction
- B. Nausea and vomiting at 8-10 cm dilation
- C. Contraction lasting 60 seconds
- D. Appearance of dark-colored amniotic fluid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal tachycardia may indicate fetal hypoxia; however, 170 bpm is only mild tachycardia. Nausea and vomiting occur frequently during transition and are not a complication. Contractions frequently last 60-90 seconds during the transitional phase of labor and are not considered a complication as long as the uterus relaxes completely between contractions. Passage of meconium in a vertex presentation is a sign of fetal distress; this may be normal in a breech presentation owing to pressure on the presenting part.
The nurse is caring for a client post-myocardial infarction on the cardiac unit. The client is exhibiting symptoms of shock. Which clinical manifestation is the best indicator that the shock is cardiogenic rather than anaphylactic?
- A. BP 90/60
- B. Chest pain
- C. Increased anxiety
- D. Temp 98.6°F
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain is a hallmark of cardiogenic shock due to myocardial ischemia, distinguishing it from anaphylactic shock, which typically involves urticaria or bronchospasm. Low BP (A) and anxiety (C) are common in both, and normal temperature (D) is nonspecific.
The mother of a six-year-old with autistic disorder tells the nurse that her son has been much more difficult to care for since the birth of his sister. The best explanation for changes in the child's behavior is:
- A. The child did not want a sibling.
- B. The child was not adequately prepared for the baby's arrival.
- C. The child's daily routine has been upset by the birth of his sister.
- D. The child is just trying to get the parent's attention.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with autism often rely on structured routines, and disruptions, such as a new sibling, can lead to behavioral changes due to difficulty adapting to change.